Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❇ has the Unicode code point U+2747. 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+2747 to binary:
00100111 01000111. 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 10000111
SPARKLE·U+2747
❇
Character Information
Code Point
U+2747
HEX
2747
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D 87 | 11100010 10011101 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 47 | 00100111 01000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 47 27 | 01000111 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 47 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 47 27 00 00 | 01000111 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❇
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%87
Description
The Unicode character U+2747 is the "SPARKLE" symbol, which is commonly used in digital text to represent a shimmering effect or sparkle. This character is widely utilized in various forms of online communication such as messaging apps, social media platforms, and forums to express excitement, enthusiasm, or celebration. The SPARKLE symbol is not associated with any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context, and its use is primarily determined by the preferences of the user. However, it has gained popularity in recent years due to its visually appealing nature and ability to convey positive emotions. In terms of technical usage, the SPARKLE character may be incorporated into web design, emojis, or any digital content where a subtle yet impactful graphical element is desired.
How to type the ❇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10055 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.