Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✳ has the Unicode code point U+2733. 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+2733 to binary:
00100111 00110011. 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 10110011
EIGHT SPOKED ASTERISK·U+2733
✳
Character Information
Code Point
U+2733
HEX
2733
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C B3 | 11100010 10011100 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 33 | 00100111 00110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 33 27 | 00110011 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 33 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 33 27 00 00 | 00110011 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✳
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%B3
Description
The Unicode character U+2733, known as the Eight-Spoked Asterisk, is a specialized symbol used primarily within digital text for its unique aesthetic appeal and symbolic significance. Typically employed in text design, typography, and graphic arts, this character adds a touch of intricacy and complexity to otherwise plain texts. The Eight-Spoked Asterisk has no specific linguistic or cultural context, though its eight-spoke design may be reminiscent of the radial symmetry found in some cultural symbols. It is a technical character, which means it is not used for any particular language but rather for stylistic purposes and to add variety to typography. Its use can enhance the visual appeal of a text without adding meaning or changing its content, making it an attractive choice for web design, graphic arts, and other digital mediums where aesthetics are crucial.
How to type the ✳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10035 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.