Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢵ has the Unicode code point U+28B5. 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+28B5 to binary:
00101000 10110101. 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 10110101
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-13568·U+28B5
⢵
Character Information
Code Point
U+28B5
HEX
28B5
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 B5 | 11100010 10100010 10110101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 B5 | 00101000 10110101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B5 28 | 10110101 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 B5 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10110101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B5 28 00 00 | 10110101 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢵
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%B5
Description
U+28B5, also known as Braille Pattern Dots-13568, is a specialized Unicode character primarily used in digital text to represent individual cells within Braille patterns. In the world of accessibility, Braille is an essential system of writing that enables visually impaired individuals to read and write using touch. Each Braille character corresponds to a specific arrangement of raised dots, with U+28B5 representing the "dots-13568" pattern. This pattern is typically used in digital text for encoding purposes, allowing screen readers and other assistive technologies to accurately interpret and convey Braille characters to visually impaired users. The use of U+28B5 in digital text is crucial for preserving the meaning and integrity of written communication in Braille, ensuring that it remains accessible and effective for those who rely on this system for daily literacy needs.
How to type the ⢵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10421 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.