Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛗ has the Unicode code point U+26D7. 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+26D7 to binary:
00100110 11010111. 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 10010111
WHITE TWO-WAY LEFT WAY TRAFFIC·U+26D7
⛗
Character Information
Code Point
U+26D7
HEX
26D7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 97 | 11100010 10011011 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 D7 | 00100110 11010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D7 26 | 11010111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 D7 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D7 26 00 00 | 11010111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛗
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%97
Description
U+26D7, also known as the White Two-Way Left Way Traffic sign, is a character that serves an important role in digital text by representing a specific traffic directional symbol. This symbol signifies the direction of traffic flow in a two-way street or roadway where vehicles should follow a leftward course when navigating the intersection. It plays a crucial part in road safety and navigation systems, ensuring that drivers are well-informed about the correct direction of travel to prevent accidents and confusion on the road. This character has its roots in typography and is widely used across various digital platforms like maps, traffic apps, and GPS devices, where precise communication of directions is essential for user safety and convenience. The White Two-Way Left Way Traffic symbol is a vital component of both cultural and technical contexts, as it facilitates seamless navigation and efficient movement of vehicles in urban environments worldwide.
How to type the ⛗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9943 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.