Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏇ has the Unicode code point U+23C7. 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+23C7 to binary:
00100011 11000111. 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 10000111
DENTISTRY SYMBOL LIGHT DOWN AND HORIZONTAL WITH WAVE·U+23C7
⏇
Character Information
Code Point
U+23C7
HEX
23C7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F 87 | 11100010 10001111 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 C7 | 00100011 11000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C7 23 | 11000111 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 C7 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C7 23 00 00 | 11000111 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏇
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%87
Description
The Unicode character U+23C7, known as the DENTISTRY SYMBOL LIGHT DOWN AND HORIZONTAL WITH WAVE, is a specialized symbol primarily used in dentistry. In digital text, it represents a specific action in orthodontic treatments, particularly when measuring and adjusting the movements of teeth during orthodontic procedures. The symbol's wave-like design visually illustrates the directional force exerted on a tooth, allowing professionals to precisely communicate treatment plans and alignments. While its usage is relatively niche, it holds significant importance in the dental and orthodontic fields due to its role in effective communication of complex procedures and treatments.
How to type the ⏇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9159 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.