Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬋ has the Unicode code point U+2B0B. 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+2B0B to binary:
00101011 00001011. 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 10001011
SOUTH WEST BLACK ARROW·U+2B0B
⬋
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B0B
HEX
2B0B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC 8B | 11100010 10101100 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 0B | 00101011 00001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 0B 2B | 00001011 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 0B | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 0B 2B 00 00 | 00001011 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬋
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%8B
Description
The Unicode character U+2B0B, known as the South West Black Arrow, plays a significant role in digital typography. It is primarily used to indicate direction or flow in various applications, such as computer programming, software documentation, navigation maps, and even in mathematical equations for vector arrows. This arrow points diagonally southwest, making it distinct from other directional arrows. Its application extends across multiple disciplines like computer science, physics, engineering, geography, and more. In the realm of cultural, linguistic, or technical contexts, the South West Black Arrow is used to denote the rotation of objects in 3D modeling or game development, making it a valuable tool for designers and developers alike. Its accuracy and versatility make it an essential symbol in digital text and various industries, underlining its importance in the world of typography and Unicode.
How to type the ⬋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11019 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.