Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⸮ has the Unicode code point U+2E2E. 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+2E2E to binary:
00101110 00101110. 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 10101110
REVERSED QUESTION MARK·U+2E2E
⸮
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E2E
HEX
2E2E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B8 AE | 11100010 10111000 10101110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 2E | 00101110 00101110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2E 2E | 00101110 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 2E | 00000000 00000000 00101110 00101110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2E 2E 00 00 | 00101110 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⸮
URI Encoded
%E2%B8%AE
Description
The Unicode character U+2E2E, known as the Reversed Question Mark, is a typographical symbol with distinct functions in digital text. Typically used to reverse the polarity of questions, this character is rarely seen outside specific contexts where its unique properties are needed. In linguistic and cultural settings, its usage remains limited due to its niche role in text formatting. The Reversed Question Mark's primary application lies in technical domains such as programming, where it can be employed to reverse the sense of a question or command. Despite its rarity, this character serves an important function within specialized contexts, showcasing the rich variety and versatility available within Unicode.
How to type the ⸮ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11822 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.