Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁍ has the Unicode code point U+204D. 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+204D to binary:
00100000 01001101. 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 10000001 10001101
BLACK RIGHTWARDS BULLET·U+204D
⁍
Character Information
Code Point
U+204D
HEX
204D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 8D | 11100010 10000001 10001101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 4D | 00100000 01001101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4D 20 | 01001101 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 4D | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01001101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4D 20 00 00 | 01001101 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⁍
URI Encoded
%E2%81%8D
Description
The Unicode character U+204D is known as the "Black Rightwards Bullet". It is a typographical symbol used primarily to represent an arrow pointing in the right direction. Typically employed in digital text, it provides a visual cue for readers and helps to guide their attention through a piece of content. The Black Rightwards Bullet is particularly useful when creating lists or sequences where elements are arranged horizontally instead of vertically. This symbol can also be found in various programming languages as part of specific characters or encodings, indicating the direction of data flow or control structures. In some cultural contexts, it may be used to denote a connection between ideas or concepts, though its usage varies based on language and region. Overall, the Black Rightwards Bullet is a versatile typographical element that plays an important role in digital text, enhancing clarity and facilitating comprehension for readers.
How to type the ⁍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8269 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.