Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⭅ has the Unicode code point U+2B45. 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+2B45 to binary:
00101011 01000101. 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 10101101 10000101
LEFTWARDS QUADRUPLE ARROW·U+2B45
⭅
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B45
HEX
2B45
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AD 85 | 11100010 10101101 10000101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 45 | 00101011 01000101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 45 2B | 01000101 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 45 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 01000101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 45 2B 00 00 | 01000101 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⭅
URI Encoded
%E2%AD%85
Description
The Unicode character U+2B45, known as the Leftwards Quadruple Arrow (←⇐←), is a symbol commonly used in digital text to denote navigation or flow of information from one point to another. It represents a reversal or reversion from a previously stated direction or action. This character is frequently employed in algorithms, computer programming, and data visualization to illustrate the movement of elements, especially when multiple steps are involved. For instance, it could indicate the process of reversing an array or undoing an action. In some cases, this character may be used to represent a specific action or concept in linguistic or cultural contexts where it might have been adopted as a shorthand or symbolic representation. It's important to note that while U+2B45 is widely recognized and utilized across various digital platforms, its usage can vary based on the context or system in which it's employed. However, its primary purpose remains consistent - to indicate a reversal or return to an initial state or direction.
How to type the ⭅ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11077 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.