Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⇦ has the Unicode code point U+21E6. 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+21E6 to binary:
00100001 11100110. 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 10000111 10100110
LEFTWARDS WHITE ARROW·U+21E6
⇦
Character Information
Code Point
U+21E6
HEX
21E6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 87 A6 | 11100010 10000111 10100110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 E6 | 00100001 11100110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E6 21 | 11100110 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 E6 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 11100110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E6 21 00 00 | 11100110 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⇦
URI Encoded
%E2%87%A6
Description
The Unicode character U+21E6, known as the Leftwards White Arrow, serves a significant role in digital text by providing clear directional guidance for users navigating through digital content. It is commonly used within menus, toolbars, and web interfaces to indicate moving backward or leftward in various contexts. Its application is essential in user experience design, ensuring intuitive navigation for individuals utilizing these platforms. This character has no notable cultural, linguistic, or technical context outside of its specific usage, as it is a universally recognized symbol across different languages and cultures. As an integral component of digital communication and interaction, the Leftwards White Arrow contributes to the accessibility and usability of modern technologies and interfaces.
How to type the ⇦ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8678 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.