Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⮶ has the Unicode code point U+2BB6. 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+2BB6 to binary:
00101011 10110110. 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 10110110
RIBBON ARROW LEFT DOWN·U+2BB6
⮶
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BB6
HEX
2BB6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AE B6 | 11100010 10101110 10110110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B B6 | 00101011 10110110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B6 2B | 10110110 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B B6 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 10110110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B6 2B 00 00 | 10110110 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⮶
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%B6
Description
The Unicode character U+2BB6, commonly known as the Ribbon Arrow Left Down, is a graphical symbol used primarily in digital text for its distinctive appearance. This particular character does not have a specific cultural or linguistic significance, but rather serves as an effective visual cue to guide users' attention within digital interfaces and content. In typography, it can be employed to indicate a directional shift or movement downward. The Ribbon Arrow Left Down is frequently utilized in interactive applications, such as user interfaces, infographics, maps, and flowcharts, to direct the viewer's eye towards specific areas or points of interest. Its unique design sets it apart from other arrow symbols, making it a versatile tool for creating visually engaging digital content.
How to type the ⮶ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11190 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.