Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⮐ has the Unicode code point U+2B90. 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+2B90 to binary:
00101011 10010000. 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 10010000
RETURN LEFT·U+2B90
⮐
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B90
HEX
2B90
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AE 90 | 11100010 10101110 10010000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 90 | 00101011 10010000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 90 2B | 10010000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 90 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 10010000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 90 2B 00 00 | 10010000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⮐
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%90
Description
The Unicode character U+2B90 is known as the "RETURN LEFT" symbol. In digital text, it serves a crucial function in programming and markup languages, particularly when dealing with line breaks and text directionality. Its typical usage involves representing a left arrow that moves the cursor back to the beginning of the previous line. This character is essential for maintaining consistency in formatting, especially in environments where text wraps or scrolling is a factor. In technical contexts, U+2B90 is often used in combination with other control characters, such as carriage return (CR, U+000D) and line feed (LF, U+000A), to manage the layout of text on screens or printed output. It also plays a role in Unicode's handling of bidirectional text, which is crucial for languages with right-to-left writing systems like Arabic and Hebrew. While the character may not have any specific cultural or linguistic significance on its own, it serves as an indispensable tool for typography professionals and developers when working within multilingual or complex text environments. As a result, U+2B90 remains an important component of Unicode's comprehensive approach to supporting the diverse range of global languages and communication needs.
How to type the ⮐ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11152 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.