Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬺ has the Unicode code point U+2B3A. 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+2B3A to binary:
00101011 00111010. 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 10111010
LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE·U+2B3A
⬺
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B3A
HEX
2B3A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC BA | 11100010 10101100 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 3A | 00101011 00111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3A 2B | 00111010 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 3A | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3A 2B 00 00 | 00111010 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬺
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+2B3A, known as the Leftwards Arrow with Tail with Double Vertical Stroke, is a unique symbol that plays a specific role in digital text representation. This character represents an arrow pointing to the left, but with an additional tail and double vertical strokes, setting it apart from other left-pointing arrows. In typography and digital communication, this symbol is typically used to indicate direction or flow, particularly when conveying information about data streams or processes in technical contexts. Its distinct design can help prevent misinterpretation and enhance clarity in various fields such as computer science, mathematics, and engineering. Although it may not be a commonly used character, the Leftwards Arrow with Tail with Double Vertical Stroke serves an important function in certain specialized applications, demonstrating the versatility of Unicode's vast character set.
How to type the ⬺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11066 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.