Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛧ has the Unicode code point U+26E7. 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+26E7 to binary:
00100110 11100111. 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 10011011 10100111
INVERTED PENTAGRAM·U+26E7
⛧
Character Information
Code Point
U+26E7
HEX
26E7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B A7 | 11100010 10011011 10100111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 E7 | 00100110 11100111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E7 26 | 11100111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 E7 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11100111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E7 26 00 00 | 11100111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛧
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%A7
Description
The Unicode character U+26E7, known as the Inverted Pentagram, is an intriguing symbol that holds significance in various cultural and religious traditions. Its typical usage in digital text includes representing the reverse of a traditional five-pointed star, also referred to as the pentacle or pentalpha. The Inverted Pentagram often appears in esoteric and occult contexts, where it is associated with invoking or warding off supernatural forces. Despite its negative connotations in certain belief systems, it is important to note that U+26E7's interpretation can vary depending on the cultural or symbolic context in which it is used. In digital typography, the character is utilized for a variety of purposes, including graphic design, web development, and text messaging, where it serves as an expressive element to convey specific ideas or emotions.
How to type the ⛧ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9959 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.