Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⌁ has the Unicode code point U+2301. 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+2301 to binary:
00100011 00000001. 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 10001100 10000001
ELECTRIC ARROW·U+2301
⌁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2301
HEX
2301
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8C 81 | 11100010 10001100 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 01 | 00100011 00000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 01 23 | 00000001 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 01 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 00000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 01 23 00 00 | 00000001 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⌁
URI Encoded
%E2%8C%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2301, known as the Electric Arrow, serves a specific function within the realm of typography. This unique symbol is often employed in digital text to denote an electrical connection or flow, representing the movement or direction of electric currents. It holds particular significance in contexts involving electrical engineering, circuit diagrams, and technical manuals. By providing a clear visual indication of the pathway through which electricity flows, the Electric Arrow aids in communication and comprehension for professionals and students alike within these fields. In addition to its technical applications, this character is also recognized as an integral part of the Unicode Standard, a comprehensive encoding system that supports most characters used in human languages and other writing systems around the world.
How to type the ⌁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8961 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.