Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⮨ has the Unicode code point U+2BA8. 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+2BA8 to binary:
00101011 10101000. 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 10101110 10101000
BLACK CURVED DOWNWARDS AND LEFTWARDS ARROW·U+2BA8
⮨
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BA8
HEX
2BA8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AE A8 | 11100010 10101110 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B A8 | 00101011 10101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A8 2B | 10101000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B A8 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 10101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A8 2B 00 00 | 10101000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⮨
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%A8
Description
The Unicode character U+2BA8, known as the "Black Curved Downwards and Leftwards Arrow," is a specialized symbol primarily used in mathematical and scientific notation within digital text. This typographical element plays a crucial role in depicting directions, particularly in vector diagrams and graphs where it signifies the movement of elements along specific axes. Due to its unique form and function, the character is not commonly found outside of these niche contexts, which contribute to its distinct cultural significance within the fields of mathematics, engineering, and scientific research. As a result, the Black Curved Downwards and Leftwards Arrow demonstrates the rich diversity and versatility of Unicode's extensive character set, showcasing how typography can be leveraged to convey complex concepts with precision and clarity.
How to type the ⮨ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11176 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.