Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☝ has the Unicode code point U+261D. 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+261D to binary:
00100110 00011101. 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 10011101
WHITE UP POINTING INDEX·U+261D
☝
Character Information
Code Point
U+261D
HEX
261D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 9D | 11100010 10011000 10011101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 1D | 00100110 00011101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1D 26 | 00011101 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 1D | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00011101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1D 26 00 00 | 00011101 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☝
URI Encoded
%E2%98%9D
Description
The Unicode character U+261D, known as the White Up Pointing Index, is a typographic symbol that has its roots in cartography and navigation. In digital text, it is often used to indicate direction or orientation, making it especially useful for mapping applications and other contexts where the concept of "up" is relevant. This character is also employed in programming languages as an index pointing upwards, providing a visual cue to users about the flow of code. While not culturally specific, this character may be seen in various linguistic contexts due to its versatile nature. Its role remains consistent across different platforms and digital media, highlighting the universality of Unicode characters. As part of the larger Unicode system, U+261D ensures a standardized approach to text representation across devices and applications, promoting accessibility and readability in the digital world.
How to type the ☝ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9757 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.