Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣷ has the Unicode code point U+28F7. 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+28F7 to binary:
00101000 11110111. 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 10110111
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1235678·U+28F7
⣷
Character Information
Code Point
U+28F7
HEX
28F7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 B7 | 11100010 10100011 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 F7 | 00101000 11110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F7 28 | 11110111 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 F7 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F7 28 00 00 | 11110111 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣷
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%B7
Description
U+28F7, or Braille Pattern Dots-1235678, is a character within the Unicode standard that represents one of the 256 possible patterns in the six-dot Braille system. Developed by Louis Braille in 1821, this tactile writing system is essential for visually impaired individuals to read and write using raised dots. The Braille Pattern Dots-1235678 character is used in digital text to convey a specific letter or symbol in Braille when displayed on screen readers or other assistive technologies. As part of the Unicode standard, it ensures consistency and compatibility across different devices and platforms, facilitating accessibility for individuals with visual impairments. In addition, U+28F7 contributes to the cultural and linguistic representation of deaf-blind communities, as Braille serves as a crucial means of communication for those with both vision and hearing loss.
How to type the ⣷ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10487 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.