Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⯇ has the Unicode code point U+2BC7. 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+2BC7 to binary:
00101011 11000111. 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 10000111
BLACK MEDIUM LEFT-POINTING TRIANGLE CENTRED·U+2BC7
⯇
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BC7
HEX
2BC7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AF 87 | 11100010 10101111 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B C7 | 00101011 11000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C7 2B | 11000111 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B C7 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 11000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C7 2B 00 00 | 11000111 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⯇
URI Encoded
%E2%AF%87
Description
U+2BC7 (BLACK MEDIUM LEFT-POINTING TRIANGLE CENTRED) is a specialized Unicode character that serves an important role in digital text for mathematics, computer science, and other technical disciplines. In its typical usage, this symbol represents a left-pointing triangle with its base aligned to the centre of the vertical line it occupies. This particular glyph is particularly useful when describing complex mathematical concepts or algorithms that require a clear visual representation of direction, flow, and hierarchy. Though not as culturally significant as other Unicode characters, U+2BC7 still plays an important part in facilitating communication and understanding within its niche fields. Its usage extends beyond digital text to physical representations on paper, where it may be used in conjunction with print technology that supports such specialized symbols. In computer science, this character is especially useful for visualizing data structures, algorithms, and flowcharts, contributing to a more efficient and accurate representation of complex ideas. In terms of linguistic context, U+2BC7 does not have any significant cultural or historical associations. Its primary purpose remains technical, enhancing clarity in specialized fields where precise representation is crucial for effective communication. Thus, while this character may not garner the same level of attention as other Unicode characters, it remains an essential tool in the digital text toolbox for those working within mathematics, computer science, and other technically-oriented disciplines.
How to type the ⯇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11207 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.