Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☞ has the Unicode code point U+261E. 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+261E to binary:
00100110 00011110. 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 10011000 10011110
WHITE RIGHT POINTING INDEX·U+261E
☞
Character Information
Code Point
U+261E
HEX
261E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 9E | 11100010 10011000 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 1E | 00100110 00011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1E 26 | 00011110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 1E | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1E 26 00 00 | 00011110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☞
URI Encoded
%E2%98%9E
Description
The Unicode character U+261E is known as the WHITE RIGHT POINTING INDEX. It is typically used in digital text to denote a pointing hand, specifically one pointing to the right. This symbol serves various purposes across different platforms, ranging from indicating a directional cue, guiding the user's attention on websites or mobile applications, to emphasizing a specific point or option in instructional or descriptive texts. While its usage isn't tied to any particular culture or language, it has become a universally recognized symbol across digital platforms for directing focus and attention. Its primary utility lies in the technical realm, where it proves incredibly helpful in user interfaces and other interactive digital environments. It is a prime example of how Unicode characters enrich communication by providing visual cues that transcend linguistic barriers.
How to type the ☞ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9758 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.