Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⤚ has the Unicode code point U+291A. 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+291A to binary:
00101001 00011010. 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 10100100 10011010
RIGHTWARDS ARROW-TAIL·U+291A
⤚
Character Information
Code Point
U+291A
HEX
291A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A4 9A | 11100010 10100100 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 1A | 00101001 00011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1A 29 | 00011010 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 1A | 00000000 00000000 00101001 00011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1A 29 00 00 | 00011010 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⤚
URI Encoded
%E2%A4%9A
Description
The Unicode character U+291A is known as the RIGHTWARDS ARROW-TAIL. This symbol holds a significant role in digital text, specifically in mathematics and computer science. It represents an arrow that points to the right with a tail or loop at its base, symbolizing a process or function returning to its initial state. In these contexts, it is commonly used in mathematical expressions and algorithms to denote loops and iterative processes, providing clarity and enhancing readability for those who understand its meaning. Despite not having any direct cultural or linguistic significance, the RIGHTWARDS ARROW-TAIL plays a vital role in technical communication where precision is crucial. It helps break down complex procedures into simpler components, making it easier to comprehend and follow.
How to type the ⤚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10522 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.