Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✴ has the Unicode code point U+2734. 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+2734 to binary:
00100111 00110100. 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 10110100
EIGHT POINTED BLACK STAR·U+2734
✴
Character Information
Code Point
U+2734
HEX
2734
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C B4 | 11100010 10011100 10110100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 34 | 00100111 00110100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 34 27 | 00110100 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 34 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00110100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 34 27 00 00 | 00110100 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✴
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%B4
Description
The Unicode character U+2734, known as the Eight Pointed Black Star, is a symbol commonly used in digital text for its aesthetic appeal and unique design. This typographical icon features eight pointed rays emanating from its center, resembling a star with multiple points instead of the traditional two or four. In various cultural contexts, stars with multiple points have been utilized to represent spiritual significance, luck, or protection. While not a widely-used character in formal languages, the Eight Pointed Black Star is frequently employed in digital media and graphic design for its ability to capture attention and enhance visual interest. Its distinctive appearance makes it particularly suitable for use in emblems, logos, and other visual elements where a star with multiple points is desired. The character's technical specifications ensure that it displays consistently across different platforms and devices, contributing to its popularity among designers and artists seeking an eye-catching symbol.
How to type the ✴ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10036 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.