Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✹ has the Unicode code point U+2739. 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+2739 to binary:
00100111 00111001. 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 10111001
TWELVE POINTED BLACK STAR·U+2739
✹
Character Information
Code Point
U+2739
HEX
2739
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C B9 | 11100010 10011100 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 39 | 00100111 00111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 39 27 | 00111001 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 39 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 39 27 00 00 | 00111001 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✹
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%B9
Description
The Unicode character U+2739, known as the Twelve Pointed Black Star, is a typographical symbol primarily used for decorative purposes in digital text. Its design consists of twelve sharp points radiating from a central hub, resembling a star with an increased level of detail and intricacy compared to a traditional five-pointed star. While this character doesn't have any specific cultural or linguistic significance, it is often utilized for enhancing visual appeal in various applications such as website design, graphic design, and digital art. Due to its unique appearance, the Twelve Pointed Black Star can effectively draw attention to specific elements on a webpage or within a text document, making it a valuable asset for designers looking to create a distinctive visual identity. As an official Unicode character, U+2739 is supported by most modern text editors and web browsers, ensuring its compatibility across various platforms and devices.
How to type the ✹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10041 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.