Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ▼ has the Unicode code point U+25BC. 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+25BC to binary:
00100101 10111100. 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 10010110 10111100
BLACK DOWN-POINTING TRIANGLE·U+25BC
▼
Character Information
Code Point
U+25BC
HEX
25BC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 96 BC | 11100010 10010110 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 BC | 00100101 10111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BC 25 | 10111100 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 BC | 00000000 00000000 00100101 10111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BC 25 00 00 | 10111100 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
▼
URI Encoded
%E2%96%BC
Description
The Unicode character U+25BC, known as the Black Down-Pointing Triangle, plays a significant role in various digital communication platforms, particularly in programming and coding. Its typical usage is to denote direction or flow, often in diagrams, flowcharts, and algorithms. The triangle's orientation, pointing downwards, suggests a movement towards lower points or indicates descending order, making it particularly useful in representing hierarchical structures, logical statements, or data processing sequences. In a broader sense, this character can be employed metaphorically to symbolize concepts like decline, fall, or drop. Despite its seemingly straightforward usage, the Black Down-Pointing Triangle is a versatile tool that finds application in various technical and linguistic contexts, offering a clear and concise means of expressing directional information. Its use transcends cultural boundaries, making it an essential component for effective digital communication across different languages and platforms.
How to type the ▼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9660 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.