Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏅ has the Unicode code point U+23C5. 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+23C5 to binary:
00100011 11000101. 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 10000101
DENTISTRY SYMBOL LIGHT UP AND HORIZONTAL WITH TRIANGLE·U+23C5
⏅
Character Information
Code Point
U+23C5
HEX
23C5
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F 85 | 11100010 10001111 10000101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 C5 | 00100011 11000101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C5 23 | 11000101 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 C5 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11000101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C5 23 00 00 | 11000101 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏅
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%85
Description
The Unicode character U+23C5, known as the DENTISTRY SYMBOL LIGHT UP AND HORIZONTAL WITH TRIANGLE, is a specialized symbol primarily used in digital text for dentistry-related applications. This character provides a unique and precise way of representing certain dental concepts or procedures in digital communication. In its typical usage, it serves as an indicator to visualize the positioning of light in oral surgery or dental procedures. The presence of a triangle within the symbol can imply a directional element related to the position of the light during these procedures. This specialized character is particularly useful in technical documents, instruction manuals, and professional communications for dentists and other healthcare professionals dealing with oral surgery or prosthodontics. Although it may not be widely recognized by the general public, its importance lies in its accuracy and ability to convey specific information within the field of dentistry. The character is encoded in Unicode to ensure compatibility across various digital platforms and applications, showcasing the comprehensive nature of the Unicode standard for handling a diverse range of characters and symbols.
How to type the ⏅ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9157 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.