Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⟞ has the Unicode code point U+27DE. 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+27DE to binary:
00100111 11011110. 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 10011110
LONG LEFT TACK·U+27DE
⟞
Character Information
Code Point
U+27DE
HEX
27DE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9F 9E | 11100010 10011111 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 DE | 00100111 11011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DE 27 | 11011110 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 DE | 00000000 00000000 00100111 11011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DE 27 00 00 | 11011110 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⟞
URI Encoded
%E2%9F%9E
Description
The Unicode character U+27DE, also known as the LONG LEFT TACK, is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital text for various purposes. In its typical usage, it serves as an indicator to mark text or information that has been temporarily removed from a document or conversation but may be relevant later. The LONG LEFT TACK can also be employed as a placeholder, allowing users to quickly locate the spot where they intend to insert content once it becomes available. Although it does not hold any specific cultural or linguistic significance, the character's use has been adopted in various fields and communities that require efficient organization and marking of temporary omissions. In technical contexts, the LONG LEFT TACK can be utilized in version control systems, coding, and document editing to indicate sections requiring attention or modification. Overall, U+27DE is a versatile symbol that supports efficient text management across various platforms and applications.
How to type the ⟞ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10206 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.