Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➯ has the Unicode code point U+27AF. 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+27AF to binary:
00100111 10101111. 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 10101111
NOTCHED LOWER RIGHT-SHADOWED WHITE RIGHTWARDS ARROW·U+27AF
➯
Character Information
Code Point
U+27AF
HEX
27AF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E AF | 11100010 10011110 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 AF | 00100111 10101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AF 27 | 10101111 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 AF | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AF 27 00 00 | 10101111 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➯
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%AF
Description
U+27AF, the Notched Lower Right-Shadowed White Rightwards Arrow, is a unique character within Unicode typography that serves a specific purpose in digital text communication. This character is typically utilized to signify rightward movement with an added emphasis on direction, often in diagrams or flowcharts where visual clarity is crucial. Its distinguishing feature includes the 'notched' appearance at the bottom of the arrowhead and a shaded effect on its lower right side, which adds a unique aesthetic touch while maintaining readability. Despite not having any notable cultural, linguistic, or technical context beyond its specific use in digital text formatting, the Notched Lower Right-Shadowed White Rightwards Arrow serves an important role in conveying clear directions and flow within visual information. This character is an excellent example of how Unicode's expansive library caters to various typographical needs, ensuring effective communication across different languages, platforms, and formats.
How to type the ➯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10159 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.