Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⍖ has the Unicode code point U+2356. 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+2356 to binary:
00100011 01010110. 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 10001101 10010110
APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL DOWNWARDS VANE·U+2356
⍖
Character Information
Code Point
U+2356
HEX
2356
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8D 96 | 11100010 10001101 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 56 | 00100011 01010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 56 23 | 01010110 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 56 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 01010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 56 23 00 00 | 01010110 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⍖
URI Encoded
%E2%8D%96
Description
U+2356 is the Unicode code point for the APL Functional Symbol Downwards Vane character. This symbol, often used in digital text, holds a significant role within the realm of typography, particularly in the domain of the Auxiliary Programming Language (APL). APL is a high-level programming language that utilizes a concise set of symbols to represent complex mathematical operations and functions. The Downwards Vane character specifically serves as an important function symbol in APL, representing a directional change or reversal in the flow of data within computational algorithms. Its use aids in the clear expression of these processes, thus enhancing readability and understanding for both programmers and other individuals familiar with APL syntax. Despite its niche application, the Downwards Vane character has cultural and technical significance within the specialized context of the Auxiliary Programming Language.
How to type the ⍖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9046 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.