Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࣸ has the Unicode code point U+08F8. 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+08F8 to binary:
00001000 11111000. 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:
11100000 10100011 10111000
ARABIC RIGHT ARROWHEAD ABOVE·U+08F8
ࣸ
Character Information
Code Point
U+08F8
HEX
08F8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A3 B8 | 11100000 10100011 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 F8 | 00001000 11111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F8 08 | 11111000 00001000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 F8 | 00000000 00000000 00001000 11111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F8 08 00 00 | 11111000 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ࣸ
URI Encoded
%E0%A3%B8
Description
The Unicode character U+08F8, known as the Arabic Right Arrowhead Above, plays a significant role in digital typography and communication, particularly within the Arabic language context. This unique character is primarily used to denote the "rightward-pointing arrowhead" above specific Arabic letters, specifically the ones that form part of the Arabic script's calligraphic tradition. In this context, it aids in the clear representation and interpretation of the nuanced, flowing nature of the Arabic writing system. While its usage is mainly within the Arabic language, its significance extends to other scripts that employ similar design elements or use a related typographic style. This includes scripts such as N'ko, Kharoshthi, and others in which the arrowhead symbol may also be applied above certain characters for stylistic or semantic reasons. As part of the Unicode Standard, U+08F8 ensures accurate and consistent representation of these characters across various digital platforms and applications, contributing to effective global communication.
How to type the ࣸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2296 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.