Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⇀ has the Unicode code point U+21C0. 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+21C0 to binary:
00100001 11000000. 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 10000000
RIGHTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB UPWARDS·U+21C0
⇀
Character Information
Code Point
U+21C0
HEX
21C0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 87 80 | 11100010 10000111 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 C0 | 00100001 11000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C0 21 | 11000000 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 C0 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 11000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C0 21 00 00 | 11000000 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⇀
URI Encoded
%E2%87%80
Description
The Unicode character U+21C0, known as the RIGHTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB UPWARDS, serves a specific purpose in digital text, predominantly within typography and mathematics. Its primary role is to indicate a change in direction or orientation of arrows in mathematical symbols and diagrams. It can be used to represent an arrow pointing right with its barb upward, which may signify the rotation or movement of certain elements in geometric figures or mathematical expressions. The RIGHTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB UPWARDS is not widely recognized for any cultural or linguistic significance, as it is primarily a technical symbol used for specific visual clarification and directional guidance within mathematical contexts. Its application is more functional than aesthetic, providing clarity and avoiding potential misinterpretation of complex equations and diagrams. As an essential component in the field of mathematics and typography, the U+21C0 ensures that digital text remains accurate and easily understandable for readers.
How to type the ⇀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8640 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.