Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✰ has the Unicode code point U+2730. 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+2730 to binary:
00100111 00110000. 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 10110000
SHADOWED WHITE STAR·U+2730
✰
Character Information
Code Point
U+2730
HEX
2730
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C B0 | 11100010 10011100 10110000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 30 | 00100111 00110000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 30 27 | 00110000 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 30 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00110000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 30 27 00 00 | 00110000 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✰
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%B0
Description
The Unicode character U+2730 represents the Shadowed White Star symbol. This typographic symbol is a versatile glyph used in various digital text applications for its aesthetic appeal and meaning. It is often employed in designs, logos, and illustrations to add a unique element that signifies purity or clarity due to its association with stars. In certain cultural contexts, the star symbol can also represent guidance, navigation, or hope, making it an important element in various forms of visual communication. While not widely used as a linguistic character, its technical properties are well-defined within the Unicode Standard, ensuring accurate rendering and compatibility across different platforms and devices.
How to type the ✰ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10032 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.