Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬲ has the Unicode code point U+2B32. 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+2B32 to binary:
00101011 00110010. 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 10101100 10110010
LEFT ARROW WITH CIRCLED PLUS·U+2B32
⬲
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B32
HEX
2B32
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC B2 | 11100010 10101100 10110010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 32 | 00101011 00110010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 32 2B | 00110010 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 32 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00110010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 32 2B 00 00 | 00110010 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬲
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%B2
Description
The Unicode character U+2B32, known as the Left Arrow with Circled Plus, is a typographic symbol used primarily in digital text to represent a leftward arrow encircling a plus sign. This unique character serves various purposes across diverse contexts such as mathematics, engineering, and programming. In mathematics, it can be utilized to denote an operation that involves both a change of direction (indicated by the left-pointing arrow) and addition (represented by the plus sign within the circle). Within engineering fields, it may be employed to illustrate a specific type of circuit or flow in a system. In programming, it can be used as an identifier in certain languages, allowing for clearer and more efficient code. Despite its relatively niche usage, the Left Arrow with Circled Plus holds significance within these specialized areas, providing a concise and expressive symbol to convey complex ideas.
How to type the ⬲ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11058 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.