Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⸘ has the Unicode code point U+2E18. 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+2E18 to binary:
00101110 00011000. 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 10111000 10011000
INVERTED INTERROBANG·U+2E18
⸘
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E18
HEX
2E18
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B8 98 | 11100010 10111000 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 18 | 00101110 00011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 18 2E | 00011000 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 18 | 00000000 00000000 00101110 00011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 18 2E 00 00 | 00011000 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⸘
URI Encoded
%E2%B8%98
Description
The Unicode character U+2E18, known as the Inverted Interrobang, is a typographical symbol that combines the elements of an interrobang (U+00A1) and its inversion, creating a unique visual effect. The typical usage of this character in digital text is to express surprise, disbelief, or sarcasm through the visual element of the symbol itself. Although it has not gained widespread adoption in written language, the Inverted Interrobang holds a niche appeal among typography enthusiasts and designers who appreciate its aesthetic value and novelty. Its cultural, linguistic, and technical context lies primarily in digital communication, where users often utilize unusual or unconventional characters to convey emotions or emphasize points that words alone may not fully capture. However, it's important to note that the use of such symbols can sometimes lead to difficulties with readability and accessibility, as they may not be supported by all devices or fonts.
How to type the ⸘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11800 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.