Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚓ has the Unicode code point U+2693. 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+2693 to binary:
00100110 10010011. 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 10011010 10010011
ANCHOR·U+2693
⚓
Character Information
Code Point
U+2693
HEX
2693
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A 93 | 11100010 10011010 10010011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 93 | 00100110 10010011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 93 26 | 10010011 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 93 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10010011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 93 26 00 00 | 10010011 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚓
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%93
Description
The Unicode character U+2693 represents the "Anchor" symbol (⚓) in digital text. This character is commonly used to signify navigation points, such as in maps or charts, indicating a specific location or position. It is also frequently employed in nautical contexts due to its historical association with anchors on ships. In typography and design, the Anchor symbol may be utilized as an icon for branding or thematic elements, particularly in themes related to navigation, exploration, or stability. The use of U+2693 in digital text reflects both its functional role and its cultural significance, making it a versatile and meaningful symbol across various contexts.
How to type the ⚓ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9875 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.