Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ★ has the Unicode code point U+2605. 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+2605 to binary:
00100110 00000101. 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 10011000 10000101
BLACK STAR·U+2605
★
Character Information
Code Point
U+2605
HEX
2605
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 85 | 11100010 10011000 10000101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 05 | 00100110 00000101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 05 26 | 00000101 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 05 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00000101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 05 26 00 00 | 00000101 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
★
URI Encoded
%E2%98%85
Description
The Unicode character U+2605, also known as the Black Star, plays a crucial role in digital text by serving as an all-purpose symbol for stars in various applications, including astronomy, entertainment, and sports. It is often utilized to signify awards, achievements, or rankings, making it a versatile and widely recognized icon across different platforms and industries. In the realm of astrology and celestial bodies, the Black Star represents a black hole, a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. Despite its name, the Black Star character does not have any association with racial or cultural contexts, but rather serves as a universally recognized symbol for its respective applications.
How to type the ★ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9733 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.