Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➫ has the Unicode code point U+27AB. 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+27AB to binary:
00100111 10101011. 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 10011110 10101011
BACK-TILTED SHADOWED WHITE RIGHTWARDS ARROW·U+27AB
➫
Character Information
Code Point
U+27AB
HEX
27AB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E AB | 11100010 10011110 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 AB | 00100111 10101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AB 27 | 10101011 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 AB | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AB 27 00 00 | 10101011 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➫
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%AB
Description
U+27AB, also known as the BACK-TILTED SHADOWED WHITE RIGHTWARDS ARROW, is a specialized Unicode character with the code point 27AB. In digital text, this symbol is primarily used in technical documentation and software programming for indicating rightward flow, directionality, or movement. It stands out due to its unique visual appearance, featuring an arrowhead with a tilted orientation and a shaded background. Its specific design elements make it ideal for conveying subtle nuances of direction or flow that might be missed by a standard arrow. While the character does not have any direct linguistic or cultural associations, it is essential in various technical contexts where precise visual cues are necessary to avoid misinterpretation or confusion.
How to type the ➫ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10155 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.