Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⠿ has the Unicode code point U+283F. 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+283F to binary:
00101000 00111111. 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 10111111
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-123456·U+283F
⠿
Character Information
Code Point
U+283F
HEX
283F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A0 BF | 11100010 10100000 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 3F | 00101000 00111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3F 28 | 00111111 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 3F | 00000000 00000000 00101000 00111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3F 28 00 00 | 00111111 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⠿
URI Encoded
%E2%A0%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+283F is known as BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-123456. This typographical symbol plays a crucial role in digital text for visually impaired individuals who use Braille as their primary means of communication. Braille is a tactile writing system that represents letters, numbers, and symbols through a series of raised dots arranged in a grid pattern. The BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-123456 character specifically represents the numerical digit '6' in the Braille alphabet. It is widely used across digital platforms to ensure accessibility for individuals with visual impairments, promoting inclusivity and equal access to information. In the context of linguistic and cultural significance, the Braille system has revolutionized communication for visually impaired people, fostering education, literacy, and independence in daily life. The BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-123456 character is a critical component of this groundbreaking communication method.
How to type the ⠿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10303 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.