Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⠟ has the Unicode code point U+281F. 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+281F to binary:
00101000 00011111. 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 10011111
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12345·U+281F
⠟
Character Information
Code Point
U+281F
HEX
281F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A0 9F | 11100010 10100000 10011111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 1F | 00101000 00011111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1F 28 | 00011111 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 1F | 00000000 00000000 00101000 00011111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1F 28 00 00 | 00011111 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⠟
URI Encoded
%E2%A0%9F
Description
The Unicode character U+281F, known as BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12345, plays a crucial role in digital text for the visually impaired community. It is part of the Braille alphabet, which consists of six dots arranged in a grid of two rows of three dots each. These dots are either raised or flat to create distinct patterns representing letters and numbers. U+281F represents one such pattern (dots-12345) that corresponds to the letter 'E' in standard English Braille. By utilizing these distinct dot configurations, visually impaired individuals can read digital text using a refreshable braille display connected to computers or other electronic devices, enabling equal access to information and communication. The BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12345 character is an essential component of this accessible technology, promoting inclusivity and fostering a more equitable digital environment for all users.
How to type the ⠟ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10271 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.