Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⟻ has the Unicode code point U+27FB. 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+27FB to binary:
00100111 11111011. 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 10011111 10111011
LONG LEFTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR·U+27FB
⟻
Character Information
Code Point
U+27FB
HEX
27FB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9F BB | 11100010 10011111 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 FB | 00100111 11111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FB 27 | 11111011 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 FB | 00000000 00000000 00100111 11111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FB 27 00 00 | 11111011 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⟻
URI Encoded
%E2%9F%BB
Description
The Unicode character U+27FB, known as the "Long Leftwards Arrow from Bar," is a unique symbol with several applications in digital text and typography. This mathematical symbol is used to denote a leftward-pointing arrow, stretching across a horizontal line, which can be utilized in various mathematical equations, diagrams, and formulas to represent different concepts like direction or flow. One of its notable uses is in the field of programming, where it helps depict the concept of shifting or moving values within computer memory. In linguistic contexts, the symbol might be employed in glossaries or dictionaries to illustrate the relationship between words and their meanings or translations. Additionally, U+27FB can be found in educational materials to visually clarify processes that involve leftward movement or directions. In summary, the Unicode character U+27FB serves as a valuable tool for communicating complex ideas across various fields, such as mathematics, programming, and linguistics, by providing clear visual cues on the directionality of information flow.
How to type the ⟻ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10235 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.