Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ↳ has the Unicode code point U+21B3. 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+21B3 to binary:
00100001 10110011. 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 10000110 10110011
DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS·U+21B3
↳
Character Information
Code Point
U+21B3
HEX
21B3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 86 B3 | 11100010 10000110 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 B3 | 00100001 10110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B3 21 | 10110011 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 B3 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 10110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B3 21 00 00 | 10110011 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
↳
URI Encoded
%E2%86%B3
Description
The Unicode character U+21B3, known as the DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS, is a versatile symbol widely used in digital text for various purposes. Its primary role is to indicate movement or direction in mathematical equations, computer programming, and scientific notations. Specifically, it represents a vector that points downwards with its tip pointing to the right. This character proves useful in demonstrating flowcharts, algorithms, and processes where directional clarity is essential. Furthermore, U+21B3 finds application in physics, mathematics, and engineering fields for illustrating motion or force vectors. Despite being lesser-known compared to other arrow symbols, its importance cannot be overstated as it aids in enhancing the readability and comprehension of complex concepts. In summary, the DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS (U+21B3) is an indispensable symbol for clear communication of directional information across various disciplines within digital text.
How to type the ↳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8627 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.