Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⮆ has the Unicode code point U+2B86. 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+2B86 to binary:
00101011 10000110. 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 10000110
RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED PAIRED ARROWS·U+2B86
⮆
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B86
HEX
2B86
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AE 86 | 11100010 10101110 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 86 | 00101011 10000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 86 2B | 10000110 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 86 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 10000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 86 2B 00 00 | 10000110 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⮆
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%86
Description
The Unicode character U+2B86, known as the RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED PAIRED ARROWS, serves a specific function in digital text. It is predominantly used in mathematical contexts, particularly in algebraic equations, to indicate paired operations such as the derivative of a function or the partial derivative in multivariable calculus. The character can also be found in various programming languages and software applications that support Unicode, where it may serve additional roles depending on its implementation. While not culturally significant, the RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED PAIRED ARROWS is an important tool for maintaining consistency and clarity in mathematical expressions, as it visually distinguishes paired operations from single operations or unpaired sequences of operations. This helps readers and other algorithms to quickly identify and process the intended operation order. Despite its specialized use, this character demonstrates the versatility and breadth of Unicode, which aims to represent characters from all writing systems in a consistent manner across digital platforms. By providing an internationally recognized standard for encoding text, Unicode facilitates communication and collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world.
How to type the ⮆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11142 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.