Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❱ has the Unicode code point U+2771. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+2771 to binary:
00100111 01110001
. 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 10011101 10110001
HEAVY RIGHT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET ORNAMENT·U+2771
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E2 9D B1 | 11100010 10011101 10110001 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 71 | 00100111 01110001 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 71 27 | 01110001 00100111 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 71 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01110001 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 71 27 00 00 | 01110001 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+2771, the HEAVY RIGHT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET ORNAMENT character, is a unique typographical symbol found in the Unicode Standard, a system that encodes characters for digital text. This character serves as an ornamental heavy right-pointing angle bracket, often used in decorative contexts and graphic design to add flair and visual interest. It is not commonly used in typical textual communication due to its highly specialized purpose, but can be found in various font libraries and typography-focused creative work. There isn't a specific cultural or linguistic context for this character, as it primarily serves an aesthetic function. However, in technical documents or programming, it might be employed in a metafictive or metafunctional role, emphasizing its decorative purpose rather than any functional one. In summary, U+2771, the HEAVY RIGHT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET ORNAMENT, is an intriguing symbol that adds visual appeal and creativity to digital text while fulfilling a primarily decorative role.
How to type the ❱ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10097 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.