0x2697

0x2697 is a hexadecimal notation used to reference a specific Unicode code point. In Unicode terms, 0x2697 corresponds to the code point U+2697, which is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block. The exact visual representation of this symbol depends on the font and rendering system being used.

Encoding details and compatibility

- UTF-8: U+2697 is encoded as the three-byte sequence E2 98 97.

- UTF-16: Since it lies within the Basic Multilingual Plane, it is represented directly as 0x2697.

- UTF-32: Represented as 0x00002697.

Support for U+2697 varies by platform and font. Modern operating systems and many fonts render it as a single pictograph, but some environments may display a placeholder or a different glyph if the font lacks the specific symbol.

Usage and context

Code points in the U+2690 to U+269F range are miscellaneous symbols commonly used in documents, icons, and UI elements. The exact symbol for U+2697 may be interpreted differently depending on the font, language, and application. It is not language-specific and can appear in technical documents, digital interfaces, or emoji sets where supported.

Relation to nearby symbols

U+2696 is the BALANCE SCALE, a related symbol in the same block. The proximity of these code points in the Unicode chart often leads to similar styling in fonts that render the block’s pictographs consistently.

See also

- Unicode code point U+2696 (BALANCE SCALE)

- Other symbols in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600 to U+26FF)

- Unicode encoding forms (UTF-8, UTF-16, UTF-32)