Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➷ has the Unicode code point U+27B7. 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+27B7 to binary:
00100111 10110111. 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 10110111
HEAVY BLACK-FEATHERED SOUTH EAST ARROW·U+27B7
➷
Character Information
Code Point
U+27B7
HEX
27B7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E B7 | 11100010 10011110 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 B7 | 00100111 10110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B7 27 | 10110111 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 B7 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B7 27 00 00 | 10110111 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➷
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%B7
Description
The Unicode character U+27B7, known as the Heavy Black-Feathered South East Arrow, serves a specific function within the realm of digital typography and text representation. In its typical usage, this symbol is employed to direct attention or indicate a direction or movement in a southeastwardly direction. This makes it particularly useful in the field of mathematics, geometry, and computer graphics where precise depiction of angles, orientations, and spatial relationships are crucial. The character's design, resembling a feathered arrowhead pointing south-east, has its roots in the larger group of arrows under Unicode known as the "Arrow Symbols" (U+2670 - U+267F). These symbols provide a standardized way to convey directional indications or navigational cues across different languages and cultures. It's important to note that, despite its name, the Heavy Black-Feathered South East Arrow does not necessarily have a cultural or linguistic significance beyond its use in digital text representation. Its primary role is technical, providing clarity and precision within digital content where directional guidance is required. This character, along with others like it, helps ensure consistency and universality of communication within the vast and diverse digital landscape.
How to type the ➷ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10167 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.