Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛯ has the Unicode code point U+26EF. 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+26EF to binary:
00100110 11101111. 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 10011011 10101111
MAP SYMBOL FOR LIGHTHOUSE·U+26EF
⛯
Character Information
Code Point
U+26EF
HEX
26EF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B AF | 11100010 10011011 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 EF | 00100110 11101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EF 26 | 11101111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 EF | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EF 26 00 00 | 11101111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛯
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+26EF, also known as the MAP SYMBOL FOR LIGHTHOUSE, is a unique typographical symbol often used in digital text to represent a lighthouse. This specific character can be found within the Miscellaneous Symbols block of the Unicode standard, which encompasses a wide range of symbols that do not fall under other established categories. The MAP SYMBOL FOR LIGHTHOUSE is typically utilized in maps and navigation-related content to indicate the location of a lighthouse or to symbolize its function as a navigational aid. Although this character may be considered decorative or purely informational in some contexts, it holds significant cultural and historical importance due to the pivotal role lighthouses have played in maritime safety and history. In digital text, the Unicode MAP SYMBOL FOR LIGHTHOUSE adds depth and clarity, making it a valuable tool for authors, cartographers, and digital content creators alike.
How to type the ⛯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9967 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.