Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⇬ has the Unicode code point U+21EC. 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+21EC to binary:
00100001 11101100. 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 10101100
UPWARDS WHITE ARROW ON PEDESTAL WITH HORIZONTAL BAR·U+21EC
⇬
Character Information
Code Point
U+21EC
HEX
21EC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 87 AC | 11100010 10000111 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 EC | 00100001 11101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EC 21 | 11101100 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 EC | 00000000 00000000 00100001 11101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EC 21 00 00 | 11101100 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⇬
URI Encoded
%E2%87%AC
Description
The Unicode character U+21EC, known as the "UPWARDS WHITE ARROW ON PEDESTAL WITH HORIZONTAL BAR," is a specialized symbol primarily used in digital text for mathematical equations, flowcharts, and diagrams. This unique character combines an upward-pointing white arrow with a horizontal bar at the base, forming a visually distinct symbol that denotes a specific mathematical or logical operation. While it may not have a direct cultural or linguistic significance, its presence in various digital platforms is testament to the rich diversity and functionality of Unicode's extensive character set. The UPWARDS WHITE ARROW ON PEDESTAL WITH HORIZONTAL BAR plays an essential role in enhancing readability and clarity in technical documents, where it helps users quickly identify flow patterns, directions, or hierarchical structures. Its precise representation demonstrates the importance of Unicode's commitment to accuracy and standardization in digital text.
How to type the ⇬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8684 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.