Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ▧ has the Unicode code point U+25A7. 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+25A7 to binary:
00100101 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 10010110 10100111
SQUARE WITH UPPER LEFT TO LOWER RIGHT FILL·U+25A7
▧
Character Information
Code Point
U+25A7
HEX
25A7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 96 A7 | 11100010 10010110 10100111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 A7 | 00100101 10100111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A7 25 | 10100111 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 A7 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 10100111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A7 25 00 00 | 10100111 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
▧
URI Encoded
%E2%96%A7
Description
The Unicode character U+25A7, known as the SQUARE WITH UPPER LEFT TO LOWER RIGHT FILL, is a geometric shape that primarily serves a functional role in digital text. It is a type of filled square with its upper left corner pointing to the lower right corner, creating an arrow-like appearance when placed within a line of text or other content. This character can be employed for various purposes, including indicating a direction in programming, creating diagrams, and visual cues in user interfaces. Although it doesn't have any direct cultural, linguistic, or technical significance, the SQUARE WITH UPPER LEFT TO LOWER RIGHT FILL can enhance readability and improve comprehension of text-based content by providing a clear visual guide for users. In summary, U+25A7 is an essential character in digital text that assists with directionality and enhances visual clarity in various contexts.
How to type the ▧ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9639 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.