Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⮟ has the Unicode code point U+2B9F. 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+2B9F to binary:
00101011 10011111. 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 10101110 10011111
BLACK DOWNWARDS EQUILATERAL ARROWHEAD·U+2B9F
⮟
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B9F
HEX
2B9F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AE 9F | 11100010 10101110 10011111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 9F | 00101011 10011111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 9F 2B | 10011111 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 9F | 00000000 00000000 00101011 10011111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 9F 2B 00 00 | 10011111 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⮟
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%9F
Description
The Unicode character U+2B9F, known as the Black Downwards Equilateral Arrowhead, is a symbol that plays an essential role in digital text, particularly in mathematical and engineering applications. It is commonly used to denote a vector pointing downward along the y-axis while indicating direction and magnitude. This typographic element is frequently employed in fields such as physics, computer graphics, robotics, and other disciplines where vector analysis and movement are crucial. In addition to its technical function, the Black Downwards Equilateral Arrowhead has cultural significance among enthusiasts of typography and design, who appreciate its aesthetic appeal and versatility. Its unique form contributes to the rich tapestry of visual communication in both digital and traditional media.
How to type the ⮟ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11167 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.