Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⯁ has the Unicode code point U+2BC1. 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+2BC1 to binary:
00101011 11000001. 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 10101111 10000001
BLACK DIAMOND CENTRED·U+2BC1
⯁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BC1
HEX
2BC1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AF 81 | 11100010 10101111 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B C1 | 00101011 11000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C1 2B | 11000001 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B C1 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 11000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C1 2B 00 00 | 11000001 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⯁
URI Encoded
%E2%AF%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2BC1, known as the "Black Diamond Centred," is a typographical symbol that holds significance in both digital text and various cultural contexts. This character is typically used to represent an arrow pointing downwards with its center aligned vertically, creating a sense of direction or emphasis in written content. The Black Diamond Centred has been incorporated into digital text for its ability to convey clear and concise directional cues, making it particularly useful in software applications, programming languages, and design work where precise navigation is required. Additionally, it may be found within historical or linguistic texts as a form of embellishment or punctuation, reflecting the rich cultural history and diverse usage of typography across different regions and time periods. In summary, U+2BC1 is an essential character in digital text, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes due to its versatility and unique visual appeal.
How to type the ⯁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11201 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.