Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❉ has the Unicode code point U+2749. 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+2749 to binary:
00100111 01001001. 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 10011101 10001001
BALLOON-SPOKED ASTERISK·U+2749
❉
Character Information
Code Point
U+2749
HEX
2749
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D 89 | 11100010 10011101 10001001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 49 | 00100111 01001001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 49 27 | 01001001 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 49 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01001001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 49 27 00 00 | 01001001 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❉
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%89
Description
The character U+2749, known as the Balloon-Spoked Asterisk, is a lesser-known symbol in Unicode's expansive library of characters. It plays a unique role in digital text by serving as an ornamental element to enhance visual appeal and add distinctiveness to written content. This character consists of a spoked asterisk enclosed within a round balloon shape, giving it a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from other asterisks commonly used in digital communication. Although its usage may be less prevalent compared to more widely recognized characters, the Balloon-Spoked Asterisk remains an important symbol due to its ability to add visual interest and creative flair to text. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures its accessibility across various platforms, supporting its role as a versatile typographical element for designers and content creators.
How to type the ❉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10057 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.