Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✃ has the Unicode code point U+2703. 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+2703 to binary:
00100111 00000011. 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 10011100 10000011
LOWER BLADE SCISSORS·U+2703
✃
Character Information
Code Point
U+2703
HEX
2703
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C 83 | 11100010 10011100 10000011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 03 | 00100111 00000011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 03 27 | 00000011 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 03 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00000011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 03 27 00 00 | 00000011 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✃
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%83
Description
The Unicode character U+2703 represents the Lower Blade Scissors symbol. This typographical symbol is primarily used in digital text to indicate a pair of scissors that are open and ready for use, often in contexts where cutting or editing actions are needed. It plays a significant role in various fields such as graphic design, web development, and computer programming, where it may be employed to convey actions like "cut" or "edit" in a visual and universally recognizable manner. The Lower Blade Scissors symbol is often used alongside similar symbols like the Upper Blade Scissors (U+2702) and the Sharp Sword (U+2694). These characters are frequently used in emoticons, emojis, or to express actions that cannot be directly typed using standard alphanumeric characters. While there is no notable cultural, linguistic, or technical context surrounding the Lower Blade Scissors symbol, it has become an essential part of modern digital communication, providing a visual aid for actions and concepts in various text-based platforms.
How to type the ✃ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9987 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.