Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏬ has the Unicode code point U+23EC. 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+23EC to binary:
00100011 11101100. 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 10001111 10101100
BLACK DOWN-POINTING DOUBLE TRIANGLE·U+23EC
⏬
Character Information
Code Point
U+23EC
HEX
23EC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F AC | 11100010 10001111 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 EC | 00100011 11101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EC 23 | 11101100 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 EC | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EC 23 00 00 | 11101100 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏬
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%AC
Description
The Unicode character U+23EC, known as the Black Down-Pointing Double Triangle, serves a crucial role in digital typography and symbolic notation. This character is primarily used to indicate a downward direction or flow in mathematical equations, scientific notations, and various technical contexts. Its distinctive appearance consists of two triangles pointing downwards, with the larger triangle encompassing the smaller one. In certain applications, such as computer graphics or programming languages, this symbol may represent an arrow directing towards a lower level or layer within the code or design structure. Although it doesn't carry any cultural significance, its technical function is essential for precise representation and comprehension of complex ideas in diverse fields, including mathematics, physics, and computer science.
How to type the ⏬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9196 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.