Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢿ has the Unicode code point U+28BF. 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+28BF to binary:
00101000 10111111. 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 10100010 10111111
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1234568·U+28BF
⢿
Character Information
Code Point
U+28BF
HEX
28BF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 BF | 11100010 10100010 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 BF | 00101000 10111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BF 28 | 10111111 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 BF | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BF 28 00 00 | 10111111 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢿
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%BF
Description
U+28BF, also known as Braille Pattern Dots-1234568, is a crucial character within the realm of digital text for visually impaired individuals. Its primary function lies in the translation of written language into tactile symbols, facilitating accessibility to written information through the use of braille devices and software. This character is one of the 6 possible patterns that form the basis of the Braille system, enabling the encoding of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and other symbols for decoding by touch. While its usage is primarily found within digital text applications, it also plays a significant role in the manufacturing of physical braille materials such as books, documents, and signage, promoting inclusivity and equality among diverse populations.
How to type the ⢿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10431 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.