Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⇨ has the Unicode code point U+21E8. 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+21E8 to binary:
00100001 11101000. 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 10101000
RIGHTWARDS WHITE ARROW·U+21E8
⇨
Character Information
Code Point
U+21E8
HEX
21E8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 87 A8 | 11100010 10000111 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 E8 | 00100001 11101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E8 21 | 11101000 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 E8 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 11101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E8 21 00 00 | 11101000 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⇨
URI Encoded
%E2%87%A8
Description
The Unicode character U+21E8, known as the RIGHTWARDS WHITE ARROW, plays a significant role in digital text by serving as a symbol for directional indicators. This typographical element is frequently employed within programming languages and mathematical equations to denote rightward movement or orientation. While it may not have specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context on its own, the RIGHTWARDS WHITE ARROW's versatility and compatibility across various platforms make it an essential tool in text-based communication systems. Accuracy is paramount when using this character, as misplacement or incorrect usage can lead to confusion or errors in the intended message.
How to type the ⇨ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8680 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.