Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❊ has the Unicode code point U+274A. 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+274A to binary:
00100111 01001010. 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 10001010
EIGHT TEARDROP-SPOKED PROPELLER ASTERISK·U+274A
❊
Character Information
Code Point
U+274A
HEX
274A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D 8A | 11100010 10011101 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 4A | 00100111 01001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4A 27 | 01001010 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 4A | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4A 27 00 00 | 01001010 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❊
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%8A
Description
U+274A, the Eight Teardrop-Spoked Propeller Asterisk, is a unique typographic character in Unicode that finds its primary application within digital text. This character represents an eight-spoked propeller with teardrop-shaped spokes, which visually mimics the appearance of an asterisk (*) when viewed from a certain angle or perspective. Its distinctive design makes it particularly appealing for use in graphics and visual communication where a creative flair is required. The Eight Teardrop-Spoked Propeller Asterisk has been embraced by various industries, such as graphic design, website development, and digital advertising, due to its versatility and the ability to add a unique touch to textual content. While there may not be any specific cultural or linguistic context associated with this character, it continues to gain popularity in typography enthusiasts' circles for its intriguing visual appeal and potential for creative expression.
How to type the ❊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10058 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.