Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⮵ has the Unicode code point U+2BB5. 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+2BB5 to binary:
00101011 10110101. 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 10110101
RIBBON ARROW RIGHT UP·U+2BB5
⮵
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BB5
HEX
2BB5
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AE B5 | 11100010 10101110 10110101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B B5 | 00101011 10110101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B5 2B | 10110101 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B B5 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 10110101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B5 2B 00 00 | 10110101 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⮵
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%B5
Description
The Unicode character U+2BB5 represents the "RIBBON ARROW RIGHT UP" symbol in typography and digital text. This specialized character is used primarily for its distinct visual appearance, which resembles a ribbon-like shape pointing upwards. Its typical usage lies within the realm of text formatting and design, often employed in scenarios where traditional arrow symbols are considered too generic or bland. While this character may not have a specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context, it is an essential tool for designers and typographers who seek to add creative flair to their digital creations. Its unique shape sets it apart from other directional indicators and adds a touch of whimsy or elegance to the text where it's used. In summary, U+2BB5 "RIBBON ARROW RIGHT UP" is a distinctive and visually engaging character that serves as an alternative to traditional arrows in digital typography and design.
How to type the ⮵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11189 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.