Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬈ has the Unicode code point U+2B08. 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+2B08 to binary:
00101011 00001000. 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 10101100 10001000
NORTH EAST BLACK ARROW·U+2B08
⬈
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B08
HEX
2B08
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC 88 | 11100010 10101100 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 08 | 00101011 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 2B | 00001000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 08 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 2B 00 00 | 00001000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬈
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%88
Description
The Unicode character U+2B08, known as the North East Black Arrow, is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital text for directional indications. It denotes an arrow pointing towards the north-east quadrant, making it an essential element in various fields such as navigation, cartography, and computer programming where clear directions are vital. The character holds no specific cultural or linguistic significance but serves as a universally recognized symbol to guide users through digital interfaces, textual descriptions, or mathematical equations that involve directional changes. It is part of the Arrows block in Unicode, ensuring consistency and compatibility across different devices and platforms.
How to type the ⬈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11016 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.