Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⌧ has the Unicode code point U+2327. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2327 to binary:
00100011 00100111. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10001100 10100111
X IN A RECTANGLE BOX·U+2327
⌧
Character Information
Code Point
U+2327
HEX
2327
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8C A7 | 11100010 10001100 10100111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 27 | 00100011 00100111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 27 23 | 00100111 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 27 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 00100111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 27 23 00 00 | 00100111 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⌧
URI Encoded
%E2%8C%A7
Description
The character U+2327, known as "X IN A RECTANGLE BOX", holds significance in the realm of Unicode and typography. It is a mathematical symbol representing an unknown value or placeholder for a value that has yet to be determined. Its typical usage can be found in equations where an unspecified variable is present. In digital text, it serves as a helpful tool for mathematicians, engineers, and other professionals who deal with complex calculations. This particular character's cultural, linguistic, or technical context is primarily confined to mathematical expressions. It does not hold any significant role in any particular language or culture. Its value lies in its ability to provide clarity and precision in equations across various fields of study and applications.
How to type the ⌧ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8999 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.