Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏯ has the Unicode code point U+23EF. 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+23EF to binary:
00100011 11101111. 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 10101111
BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL BAR·U+23EF
⏯
Character Information
Code Point
U+23EF
HEX
23EF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F AF | 11100010 10001111 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 EF | 00100011 11101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EF 23 | 11101111 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 EF | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EF 23 00 00 | 11101111 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏯
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+23EF represents the "Black Right-Pointing Triangle with Double Vertical Bar" symbol. This glyph is a less commonly used typographic symbol that primarily serves as an arrow in digital text, indicating direction or flow. It is part of the Miscellaneous Technical category within the Unicode Standard, which comprises symbols and characters not easily classified into other categories. While it may not be as widely recognized or utilized as other arrows, such as U+2192 (Right Arrow), the Black Right-Pointing Triangle with Double Vertical Bar can be especially useful in specialized contexts that require a clear distinction of direction or pathway in technical documentation, flowcharts, or mathematical representations. Despite its relatively niche usage, the character plays an important role in maintaining consistency and clarity in these specific scenarios, demonstrating the vastness and versatility of Unicode in accommodating diverse typographical needs.
How to type the ⏯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9199 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.