Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⠁ has the Unicode code point U+2801. 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+2801 to binary:
00101000 00000001. 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 10100000 10000001
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1·U+2801
⠁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2801
HEX
2801
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A0 81 | 11100010 10100000 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 01 | 00101000 00000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 01 28 | 00000001 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 01 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 00000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 01 28 00 00 | 00000001 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⠁
URI Encoded
%E2%A0%81
Description
U+2801, known as Braille Pattern Dots-1, is a crucial character within the Unicode system, playing an essential role in digital text for visually impaired individuals who rely on braille for communication and navigation. This character represents one of six possible dot configurations in braille patterns, used to convey letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and various symbols. The usage of U+2801 is deeply rooted in the cultural significance of braille as a powerful tool for inclusivity and accessibility, transforming the written word into tactile information that can be read by touch. As a result, it has become an indispensable part of modern digital typography, ensuring that electronic documents and websites are accessible to a broader range of users.
How to type the ⠁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10241 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.