Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➠ has the Unicode code point U+27A0. 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+27A0 to binary:
00100111 10100000. 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 10100000
HEAVY DASHED TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW·U+27A0
➠
Character Information
Code Point
U+27A0
HEX
27A0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E A0 | 11100010 10011110 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 A0 | 00100111 10100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A0 27 | 10100000 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 A0 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A0 27 00 00 | 10100000 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➠
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%A0
Description
The Unicode character U+27A0, known as HEAVY DASHED TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW, is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital text for its specific directional orientation. In mathematical equations and computer science, it serves to indicate rightward movement along with an emphasis on the heavier stroke pattern, making it visually distinct from other arrows. This character holds no direct cultural or linguistic significance but plays a vital role in technical contexts where precise movement and direction are essential. Its usage is typically found in programming languages, mathematical notations, and diagrammatic representations where arrow-based directions help to visualize the flow of data, instructions, or processes. By accurately representing rightward motion with a heavier stroke, U+27A0 helps to differentiate itself from other arrows for improved readability and clarity in complex text documents.
How to type the ➠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10144 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.