Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣟ has the Unicode code point U+28DF. 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+28DF to binary:
00101000 11011111. 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 10100011 10011111
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1234578·U+28DF
⣟
Character Information
Code Point
U+28DF
HEX
28DF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 9F | 11100010 10100011 10011111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 DF | 00101000 11011111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DF 28 | 11011111 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 DF | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11011111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DF 28 00 00 | 11011111 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣟
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%9F
Description
U+28DF is a character in the Unicode Standard that represents the Braille Pattern Dots-1234578. It plays a significant role in digital text by providing a visible representation of this particular Braille pattern, which is essential for visually impaired individuals who rely on braille to access information. The Braille system was developed in the 19th century by Louis Braille and consists of a series of six-dot patterns representing letters, numbers, and other symbols. U+28DF is used as an alternative representation when text-to-speech technology cannot accurately convey the intended pattern or when the user requires a tactile reference. As part of the Unicode Standard, it ensures consistency and accessibility across various platforms and devices, promoting inclusivity in digital communication.
How to type the ⣟ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10463 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.