Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✵ has the Unicode code point U+2735. 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+2735 to binary:
00100111 00110101. 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 10110101
EIGHT POINTED PINWHEEL STAR·U+2735
✵
Character Information
Code Point
U+2735
HEX
2735
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C B5 | 11100010 10011100 10110101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 35 | 00100111 00110101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 35 27 | 00110101 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 35 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00110101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 35 27 00 00 | 00110101 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✵
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%B5
Description
The Unicode character U+2735, also known as the Eight Pointed Pinwheel Star, is a symbol commonly used in digital text for its distinct geometric appearance. It consists of eight radiating lines originating from a central point, forming a star with eight points. In typography and digital design, this character can be employed to add visual interest or create a sense of motion and directionality within a text or design element. The Eight Pointed Pinwheel Star holds no specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context, making it a versatile symbol that can be used across various fields and industries. However, its distinctive appearance may evoke a sense of rotation, movement, or dynamism in the context where it is applied. Its usage is primarily driven by design preferences and visual requirements, with no inherent linguistic or cultural significance.
How to type the ✵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10037 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.