Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣣ has the Unicode code point U+28E3. 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+28E3 to binary:
00101000 11100011. 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 10100011
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12678·U+28E3
⣣
Character Information
Code Point
U+28E3
HEX
28E3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 A3 | 11100010 10100011 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 E3 | 00101000 11100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E3 28 | 11100011 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 E3 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E3 28 00 00 | 11100011 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣣
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+28E3, designated as BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12678, plays a pivotal role in digital text representation of braille characters. As an integral component of the braille system, this character is used to denote distinct patterns of dots that correspond with letters or numbers in the Braille alphabet. The specific combination of dots in U+28E3 represents the letter 'Q' in English Braille Unified. In the context of digital text, the use of U+28E3 and other braille pattern characters enables visually impaired individuals to access written information via screen-reading software or refreshable braille displays. This crucial application promotes inclusivity and equal access to information for people with visual disabilities. The character's significance lies not only in its technical function but also in the cultural and linguistic context it serves, as it facilitates communication and learning for those who rely on braille as their primary means of literacy.
How to type the ⣣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10467 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.