Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⭬ has the Unicode code point U+2B6C. 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+2B6C to binary:
00101011 01101100. 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 10101101 10101100
RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED DASHED ARROW·U+2B6C
⭬
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B6C
HEX
2B6C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AD AC | 11100010 10101101 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 6C | 00101011 01101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6C 2B | 01101100 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 6C | 00000000 00000000 00101011 01101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6C 2B 00 00 | 01101100 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⭬
URI Encoded
%E2%AD%AC
Description
U+2B6C, or the Rightwards Triangle-Headed Dashed Arrow, is a specialized typographic character used primarily in digital text for mathematical notation and various types of arrows in diagrams, equations, or flowcharts. This Unicode character serves an essential purpose in representing directions or transitions in complex structures, such as vector spaces, logical operations, and computational algorithms. It is often used to denote a rightward-pointing, dashed arrow with a triangular head, providing clear and precise visual cues for readers and users navigating through the information. In certain cultural contexts, the use of U+2B6C may also be relevant in technical documentation or specialized fields like computer science, engineering, or mathematical research. Its application demonstrates the versatility and importance of typography in facilitating clear communication across various disciplines.
How to type the ⭬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11116 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.