Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⭐ has the Unicode code point U+2B50. 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+2B50 to binary:
00101011 01010000. 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 10101101 10010000
WHITE MEDIUM STAR·U+2B50
⭐
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B50
HEX
2B50
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AD 90 | 11100010 10101101 10010000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 50 | 00101011 01010000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 50 2B | 01010000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 50 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 01010000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 50 2B 00 00 | 01010000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⭐
URI Encoded
%E2%AD%90
Description
The Unicode character U+2B50 is known as the WHITE MEDIUM STAR symbol. It plays a significant role in digital text representation by providing an easily recognizable symbol that can be used to denote a middle level of intensity or importance, or to highlight certain information within a text document. This star symbol is often employed in contexts where hierarchical classification or ranking is needed, such as in project management tools, progress tracking systems, and digital communication platforms. Despite its universal recognizability, the WHITE MEDIUM STAR has no direct cultural, linguistic, or technical associations outside of its use as a visual indicator. Its usage transcends language barriers, making it a useful tool in global communication. The symbol's simplicity and clarity ensure that its meaning is easily understood across different cultures and platforms. Therefore, U+2B50 is an integral part of Unicode's aim to provide a comprehensive and accessible standard for digital text representation worldwide.
How to type the ⭐ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11088 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.