Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✬ has the Unicode code point U+272C. 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+272C to binary:
00100111 00101100. 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 10011100 10101100
BLACK CENTRE WHITE STAR·U+272C
✬
Character Information
Code Point
U+272C
HEX
272C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C AC | 11100010 10011100 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 2C | 00100111 00101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2C 27 | 00101100 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 2C | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2C 27 00 00 | 00101100 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✬
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%AC
Description
The Unicode character U+272C, known as the "Black Centre White Star," is a typographic symbol used to represent a star with a black center and white surround in digital text. Its primary usage lies in design and graphic elements where it serves to create visual interest or emphasis. In certain cultural contexts, the Black Centre White Star can be found in logos, emblems, or other branding materials as a unique identifier. However, its use is not limited to any specific culture or language, making it a versatile symbol for various applications. This character does not have any technical significance beyond its visual properties and relies on the surrounding text or design elements to convey meaning or context. Due to its simplicity and clear distinction, the Black Centre White Star is easily recognized and understood across different digital platforms and devices.
How to type the ✬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10028 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.