Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✣ has the Unicode code point U+2723. 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+2723 to binary:
00100111 00100011. 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 10100011
FOUR BALLOON-SPOKED ASTERISK·U+2723
✣
Character Information
Code Point
U+2723
HEX
2723
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C A3 | 11100010 10011100 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 23 | 00100111 00100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 23 27 | 00100011 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 23 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 23 27 00 00 | 00100011 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✣
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%A3
Description
U+2723, the Four Balloon-Spoked Asterisk, is a unique typographic symbol in Unicode that holds significant value for digital text. This character represents a visual element with four balloons extending from its central point, resembling spokes of a wheel or a star's rays. While it does not possess any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical significance in a universal context, its use can be found within various niche domains. In digital typography, it is often used as an alternative to the traditional asterisk (*) for creating visual variety and interest in text-based designs, particularly when conveying a sense of celebration, playfulness, or fun. This character can be utilized across various platforms and applications that support Unicode, contributing to the richness and diversity of typographic expression in digital communication.
How to type the ✣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10019 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.