Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➧ has the Unicode code point U+27A7. 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+27A7 to binary:
00100111 10100111. 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 10100111
SQUAT BLACK RIGHTWARDS ARROW·U+27A7
➧
Character Information
Code Point
U+27A7
HEX
27A7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E A7 | 11100010 10011110 10100111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 A7 | 00100111 10100111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A7 27 | 10100111 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 A7 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10100111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A7 27 00 00 | 10100111 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➧
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%A7
Description
U+27A7, known as the SQUAT BLACK RIGHTWARDS ARROW, is a typographical symbol used in various applications to denote rightward motion or direction. In digital text, this character plays a crucial role in mathematical equations, computer programming, and other technical documents where precise positioning of elements is necessary. It is often employed alongside other arrows to depict the flow of information or processes in diagrams, algorithms, and logical structures. Though it may not have a specific cultural significance, its use in diverse fields highlights its importance in various contexts across languages and disciplines. By maintaining a concise design with a squat appearance, U+27A7 effectively serves its purpose without overpowering the surrounding text or visual elements.
How to type the ➧ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10151 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.