Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♿ has the Unicode code point U+267F. 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+267F to binary:
00100110 01111111. 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 10011001 10111111
WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL·U+267F
♿
Character Information
Code Point
U+267F
HEX
267F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 BF | 11100010 10011001 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 7F | 00100110 01111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7F 26 | 01111111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 7F | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7F 26 00 00 | 01111111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♿
URI Encoded
%E2%99%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+267F, known as the Wheelchair Symbol, plays a significant role in digital text by serving as an accessible signifier for accessibility services and facilities. This symbol is widely used to represent accessibility features and to signal that wheelchair-bound individuals can use a particular space or facility without barriers. In digital contexts, this symbol is often employed on websites, applications, and digital platforms to indicate compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and to assure users of varying abilities that they will be able to navigate and utilize the site or platform comfortably. The Wheelchair Symbol's application transcends linguistic barriers as it is universally recognized across diverse cultures, contributing to its widespread adoption for signifying accessibility and inclusivity in digital environments.
How to type the ♿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9855 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.