0x2568

0x2568 is a hexadecimal numeral commonly used in computing and programming. Interpreted as an integer, it represents the decimal value 9576. In many programming languages, literals prefixed with 0x denote hexadecimal numbers, so 0x2568 can appear in source code as a constant, a bit pattern, an address offset, or other numeric data.

In Unicode, the code point U+2568 corresponds to a character within the Box Drawing block. Characters in this range are used to render borders and diagrams in text-based interfaces. The exact appearance of the glyph for U+2568 depends on the font and rendering system being used; some environments may show a specific box-drawing shape, while others may substitute a different glyph or a placeholder if the font lacks it.

Usage and considerations: 0x2568 may be encountered in low-level code, configuration, or data files as a numeric value. When used as a Unicode code point (U+2568), it is interpreted as a symbol for drawing boxes or lines in text UI contexts. Different programming languages and environments handle hex literals and Unicode code points with their own syntax and encoding rules, so care is needed to ensure correct interpretation and rendering across platforms.

See also: hexadecimal notation, Unicode Box Drawing block (U+2500 to U+257F), text user interfaces, character encoding.