Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❀ has the Unicode code point U+2740. 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+2740 to binary:
00100111 01000000. 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 10000000
WHITE FLORETTE·U+2740
❀
Character Information
Code Point
U+2740
HEX
2740
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D 80 | 11100010 10011101 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 40 | 00100111 01000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 40 27 | 01000000 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 40 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 40 27 00 00 | 01000000 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❀
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%80
Description
The Unicode character U+2740, known as the White Florette, is a typographic symbol used primarily for decorative purposes in digital text. This character represents a delicate white flower with petals arranged symmetrically, adding visual appeal to written content. Its typical usage includes embellishment of documents, such as invitations, greeting cards, and other designs where an elegant touch is desired. Despite its ornamental nature, the White Florette holds no specific cultural, linguistic, or technical significance beyond its role as a decorative symbol in typography. In digital text, it can be incorporated using various software applications and web platforms that support Unicode characters, enhancing the overall aesthetic of written content while adhering to accurate typographic standards.
How to type the ❀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10048 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.