Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣯ has the Unicode code point U+28EF. 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+28EF to binary:
00101000 11101111. 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 10101111
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1234678·U+28EF
⣯
Character Information
Code Point
U+28EF
HEX
28EF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 AF | 11100010 10100011 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 EF | 00101000 11101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EF 28 | 11101111 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 EF | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EF 28 00 00 | 11101111 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣯
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+28EF represents the Braille Pattern Dots-1234678 in digital text. This specific symbol is essential for encoding Braille characters into computer systems, enabling visually impaired individuals to access information through Braille translation software and devices. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are blind or have low vision, allowing them to read and write using touch rather than sight. The Braille Pattern Dots-1234678 is one of the 6 dots used in Braille cells, which represent letters, numbers, and symbols. In digital text, this character plays a crucial role in ensuring accessibility for blind users by facilitating the conversion of text into Braille format. This inclusion of Braille patterns in the Unicode standard demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in digital communication.
How to type the ⣯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10479 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.