Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❂ has the Unicode code point U+2742. 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+2742 to binary:
00100111 01000010. 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 10000010
CIRCLED OPEN CENTRE EIGHT POINTED STAR·U+2742
❂
Character Information
Code Point
U+2742
HEX
2742
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D 82 | 11100010 10011101 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 42 | 00100111 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 27 | 01000010 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 42 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 27 00 00 | 01000010 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❂
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%82
Description
The Unicode character U+2742, known as the "Circled Open Centre Eight Pointed Star," is a unique typographic symbol that serves various roles in digital text communication. This star-shaped figure features eight points extending outward from its open center, with each point having a small circular cutout. Its primary usage lies within the realm of mathematics and computer science, where it represents specific operations or algorithms, particularly those involving star configurations or binary trees. In certain cultural contexts, the symbol may be employed as an artistic element or decorative motif due to its aesthetically pleasing design. However, it is crucial to note that the character does not possess any linguistic significance or represent any particular concept in a specific language. The U+2742 Circled Open Centre Eight Pointed Star is a versatile and intriguing typographic element that enriches digital communication across various disciplines.
How to type the ❂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10050 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.