Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢳ has the Unicode code point U+28B3. 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+28B3 to binary:
00101000 10110011. 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 10110011
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12568·U+28B3
⢳
Character Information
Code Point
U+28B3
HEX
28B3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 B3 | 11100010 10100010 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 B3 | 00101000 10110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B3 28 | 10110011 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 B3 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B3 28 00 00 | 10110011 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢳
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%B3
Description
U+28B3 Braille Pattern Dots-12568 is a character in the Unicode Standard that represents the first dot of the Braille pattern used to denote the number eight (8) in Unified English Braille, a system for writing and reading text using raised dots. This character plays a crucial role in digital texts aimed at visually impaired individuals, as it allows braille readers to access information through touch, facilitating greater inclusivity and communication across diverse populations. As the first dot of a braille cell, U+28B3 is typically followed by six more dots arranged in a 3x2 matrix, with each dot either raised or flat depending on the character being represented. The use of Braille Pattern Dots-12568 and other Unicode characters enables digital content to be translated into physical braille text through specialized printers and embossers, enhancing accessibility for blind and visually impaired users in various contexts, such as education, literature, and technology.
How to type the ⢳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10419 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.