Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬉ has the Unicode code point U+2B09. 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+2B09 to binary:
00101011 00001001. 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 10001001
NORTH WEST BLACK ARROW·U+2B09
⬉
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B09
HEX
2B09
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC 89 | 11100010 10101100 10001001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 09 | 00101011 00001001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 09 2B | 00001001 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 09 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00001001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 09 2B 00 00 | 00001001 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬉
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%89
Description
The Unicode character U+2B09, or NORTH WEST BLACK ARROW, is a commonly used symbol in digital typography and text formatting. It serves as a directional indicator, specifically pointing towards the northwest direction. In various applications, such as maps, diagrams, and technical documents, this symbol is utilized to provide clear and concise navigation cues for users. Its presence helps simplify complex information and streamline communication. The NORTH WEST BLACK ARROW does not carry any cultural or linguistic significance beyond its function as a directional guide. As an essential element in digital text, it contributes to the clarity and usability of the content.
How to type the ⬉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11017 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.