Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ↙ has the Unicode code point U+2199. 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+2199 to binary:
00100001 10011001. 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 10011001
SOUTH WEST ARROW·U+2199
↙
Character Information
Code Point
U+2199
HEX
2199
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 86 99 | 11100010 10000110 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 99 | 00100001 10011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 99 21 | 10011001 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 99 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 10011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 99 21 00 00 | 10011001 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
↙
URI Encoded
%E2%86%99
Description
The Unicode character U+2199 represents the South West Arrow symbol, a directional indicator commonly used in digital text for maps, diagrams, and flowcharts to denote a specific direction in two-dimensional space. Its use transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, making it an essential tool for communication across various fields. The character is part of the geometric shapes category within the Unicode Standard, which facilitates its accurate representation on digital platforms. By employing this character, users can effectively convey complex directions and relationships in a concise manner, enhancing clarity and comprehension in their digital content.
How to type the ↙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8601 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.