Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢣ has the Unicode code point U+28A3. 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+28A3 to binary:
00101000 10100011. 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 10100011
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1268·U+28A3
⢣
Character Information
Code Point
U+28A3
HEX
28A3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 A3 | 11100010 10100010 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 A3 | 00101000 10100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A3 28 | 10100011 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 A3 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A3 28 00 00 | 10100011 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢣
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+28A3, or Braille Pattern Dots-1268, serves a pivotal function within the realm of digital text. Specifically, it is utilized in the formation of Braille characters that are employed by visually impaired individuals for reading and writing purposes. These characters facilitate communication by translating printed text into tactile patterns, which can be deciphered via touch using a Braille reader or display device. The intricate arrangement of dots in each pattern corresponds to particular letters, numbers, symbols, or words. By leveraging the versatility of this character encoding standard, the digital world becomes more accessible for individuals with visual impairments, empowering them to engage in education, communication, and work more effectively.
How to type the ⢣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10403 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.