Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⡳ has the Unicode code point U+2873. 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+2873 to binary:
00101000 01110011. 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 10100001 10110011
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12567·U+2873
⡳
Character Information
Code Point
U+2873
HEX
2873
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A1 B3 | 11100010 10100001 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 73 | 00101000 01110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 73 28 | 01110011 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 73 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 01110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 73 28 00 00 | 01110011 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⡳
URI Encoded
%E2%A1%B3
Description
U+2873 is a character in the Unicode standard representing Braille Pattern Dots-12567. This particular pattern is used to represent different characters when encoded in braille. The use of Braille Pattern Dots-12567, as well as other similar patterns, has become crucial in the accessibility of written content for visually impaired individuals, allowing them to read digital text using braille displays or refreshable braille devices. Although this character is not commonly encountered by sighted users, it plays a significant role in enhancing inclusivity and ensuring equal access to information for those who rely on braille for reading and communication.
How to type the ⡳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10355 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.