Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⇖ has the Unicode code point U+21D6. 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+21D6 to binary:
00100001 11010110. 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 10010110
NORTH WEST DOUBLE ARROW·U+21D6
⇖
Character Information
Code Point
U+21D6
HEX
21D6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 87 96 | 11100010 10000111 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 D6 | 00100001 11010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D6 21 | 11010110 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 D6 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 11010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D6 21 00 00 | 11010110 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⇖
URI Encoded
%E2%87%96
Description
The Unicode character U+21D6, also known as the North West Double Arrow, is a valuable symbol within typography and digital text. This versatile character is primarily employed to indicate direction in various contexts, such as diagrams, flowcharts, and geographic representations. Despite its seemingly niche usage, the North West Double Arrow has found utility in diverse fields, including mathematics, physics, computer science, navigation, and even certain aspects of art and design. Its distinct appearance resembles two arrows pointing towards the northwest, with their tips almost touching to create a single, continuous line. This unique design allows for clear and concise communication of directionality, which can be especially useful in technical documentation or complex visualizations where precise orientation is critical. The North West Double Arrow's specificity distinguishes it from other directional symbols, such as the North Arrow (U+2196) or the South East Double Arrow (U+21D7), and highlights its importance within the Unicode character set. In summary, the Unicode character U+21D6, or North West Double Arrow, is an essential tool in digital text and typography for conveying precise directionality across a range of fields and applications. Its unique design, cultural relevance, and technical functionality make it a valuable addition to any designer or communicator's toolkit.
How to type the ⇖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8662 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.