Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˂ has the Unicode code point U+02C2. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+02C2 to binary:
00000010 11000010. 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:
11001011 10000010
MODIFIER LETTER LEFT ARROWHEAD·U+02C2
˂
Character Information
Code Point
U+02C2
HEX
02C2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB 82 | 11001011 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 C2 | 00000010 11000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C2 02 | 11000010 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 C2 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C2 02 00 00 | 11000010 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
˂
URI Encoded
%CB%82
Description
The Unicode character U+02C2 is known as the Modifier Letter Left Arrowhead. This character plays a significant role in digital typography, primarily serving as a diacritical mark used in various languages to modify the base characters with which it is combined. Its typical usage involves altering the shape or appearance of the preceding character, usually by adding an arrow-like symbol to its left side. This can be seen in various alphabets, where it helps distinguish specific letters and phonetic values. While there isn't a specific cultural context associated with this character, it has proven essential for ensuring accurate transcription and interpretation of certain languages that employ these unique letterforms. The Modifier Letter Left Arrowhead is an important element in typography, enabling the representation of diverse linguistic features while maintaining clarity and coherence in digital text.
How to type the ˂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0706 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.