DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP RIGHTWARDS·U+2BA1

Character Information

Code Point
U+2BA1
HEX
2BA1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol

Character Representations

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EncodingHexBinary
UTF8
E2 AE A1
11100010 10101110 10100001
UTF16 (big Endian)
2B A1
00101011 10100001
UTF16 (little Endian)
A1 2B
10100001 00101011
UTF32 (big Endian)
00 00 2B A1
00000000 00000000 00101011 10100001
UTF32 (little Endian)
A1 2B 00 00
10100001 00101011 00000000 00000000
HTML Entity
⮡
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%A1

Description

The character U+2BA1, DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP RIGHTWARDS, is a specialized symbol used in digital text for various purposes, particularly in mathematics, typography, and computer science. It is part of the Unicode standard, which provides a consistent way to represent characters from different languages and scripts worldwide. This specific character represents an arrow pointing downwards with a triangular head and a long tip that points to the right. In mathematical expressions, the DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP RIGHTWARDS symbol is often used in vector calculus to denote the directional derivative of a scalar function along a given tangent vector. It helps visualize how the function changes in different directions and is an essential tool for understanding complex concepts in multivariable calculus. In typography, this character can be employed to represent a specific type of arrow in text that requires a distinct visual cue, such as in diagrams or flowcharts where arrows are used to indicate direction or movement. Its unique shape helps distinguish it from other standard arrows and contributes to the overall clarity of the text. In computer science, the DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP RIGHTWARDS is occasionally used in programming languages that support Unicode or in code comments and documentation to denote a specific type of arrow. Its distinct shape makes it suitable for use in visual programming environments where arrows are employed to represent the flow of data or instructions through a program's structure. Overall, the character U+2BA1 plays a significant role in various disciplines by providing a clear and accurate representation of specific concepts and relationships within digital text. Its usage reflects the diverse applications of Unicode in helping users communicate complex ideas across multiple fields and contexts.

How to type the symbol on Windows

Hold Alt and type 11169 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.

  1. Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout

    The character has the Unicode code point U+2BA1. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of 0x0800 to 0xffff.

    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 the x are the payload bits.

    UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range
    Codepoint RangeBytesBit patternPayload length
    U+0000 - U+007F10xxxxxxx7 bits
    U+0080 - U+07FF2110xxxxx 10xxxxxx11 bits
    U+0800 - U+FFFF31110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx16 bits
    U+10000 - U+10FFFF411110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx21 bits
  2. Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:

    Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2BA1 to binary: 00101011 10100001. Those are the payload bits.

  3. 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 10100001