Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛡ has the Unicode code point U+26E1. 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+26E1 to binary:
00100110 11100001. 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 10100001
RESTRICTED LEFT ENTRY-2·U+26E1
⛡
Character Information
Code Point
U+26E1
HEX
26E1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B A1 | 11100010 10011011 10100001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 E1 | 00100110 11100001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E1 26 | 11100001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 E1 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11100001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E1 26 00 00 | 11100001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛡
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%A1
Description
The character U+26E1 is known as the "Restricted Left Entry" in Unicode typography. It plays a pivotal role in digital text by acting as a specific kind of left-to-right entry control. This character has been reserved to signify restricted or controlled access to certain sections of text or information, often used in accessibility tools and software that aim at controlling the flow of content or navigation. For instance, it can be employed in HTML documents to create complex branching structures with conditional links. Although this character is not widely utilized in common language due to its specialized nature, it holds significant importance in technical contexts where precise control over text directionality is essential for accurate and efficient information processing. Its application in digital texts often reflects a deeper understanding of Unicode and typography, contributing to the precision and efficiency of software and applications that utilize these principles.
How to type the ⛡ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9953 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.