Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✮ has the Unicode code point U+272E. 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+272E to binary:
00100111 00101110. 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 10101110
HEAVY OUTLINED BLACK STAR·U+272E
✮
Character Information
Code Point
U+272E
HEX
272E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C AE | 11100010 10011100 10101110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 2E | 00100111 00101110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2E 27 | 00101110 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 2E | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00101110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2E 27 00 00 | 00101110 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✮
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%AE
Description
The Unicode character U+272E, known as the HEAVY OUTLINED BLACK STAR, is a versatile typographic symbol with various applications in digital text. It serves primarily as an emphasis marker or decorative element to enhance the visual appeal of content. In linguistic and cultural contexts, this symbol may be used for its aesthetic value, adding unique flair to written works. Its technical significance lies in its ability to create a distinct, stylized star shape that stands out from other typographic symbols, making it a popular choice for designers seeking to add visual emphasis or artistic expression to their work. By incorporating the HEAVY OUTLINED BLACK STAR, creators can effectively convey importance, highlight key points, or simply inject creativity into their content.
How to type the ✮ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10030 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.