Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⟙ has the Unicode code point U+27D9. 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+27D9 to binary:
00100111 11011001. 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 10011111 10011001
LARGE DOWN TACK·U+27D9
⟙
Character Information
Code Point
U+27D9
HEX
27D9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9F 99 | 11100010 10011111 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 D9 | 00100111 11011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D9 27 | 11011001 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 D9 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 11011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D9 27 00 00 | 11011001 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⟙
URI Encoded
%E2%9F%99
Description
The Unicode character U+27D9, also known as the "LARGE DOWN TACK," is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital text for its specific purpose of indicating a downward arrow or an obelisk-like shape. This character is commonly employed to denote a downward pointing directionality within the context of text, often utilized in diagrams, charts, and other visual representations where an arrow would be most appropriate to guide the reader's attention. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, U+27D9 does not hold any significant ties or implications, as its usage is mainly limited to the realm of typography and digital text. It is used for purely technical purposes and does not carry any inherent symbolism or cultural reference. It is important to note that the character's role in digital text is strictly tied to its visual representation and function. As such, it is imperative for designers and developers working with typography to understand its purpose and limitations to ensure accurate communication of information within their designs.
How to type the ⟙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10201 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.