Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➱ has the Unicode code point U+27B1. 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+27B1 to binary:
00100111 10110001. 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 10110001
NOTCHED UPPER RIGHT-SHADOWED WHITE RIGHTWARDS ARROW·U+27B1
➱
Character Information
Code Point
U+27B1
HEX
27B1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E B1 | 11100010 10011110 10110001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 B1 | 00100111 10110001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B1 27 | 10110001 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 B1 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10110001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B1 27 00 00 | 10110001 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➱
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%B1
Description
U+27B1, the Notched Upper Right-Shadowed White Rightwards Arrow, is a specialized character within the Unicode standard, specifically designed to convey direction and movement in digital text. Its primary role lies in its ability to illustrate a rightward motion with an upward angle, setting it apart from other arrows that only represent horizontal or vertical movements. This unique characteristic makes U+27B1 particularly useful in technical documentation, mathematical equations, and software interfaces where precise directions are essential. Although U+27B1 is not widely used due to its limited scope, it holds significant importance for those who require the distinct functionality it provides, ensuring clarity and accuracy in specific contexts.
How to type the ➱ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10161 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.