Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⡕ has the Unicode code point U+2855. 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+2855 to binary:
00101000 01010101. 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 10010101
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1357·U+2855
⡕
Character Information
Code Point
U+2855
HEX
2855
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A1 95 | 11100010 10100001 10010101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 55 | 00101000 01010101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 55 28 | 01010101 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 55 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 01010101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 55 28 00 00 | 01010101 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⡕
URI Encoded
%E2%A1%95
Description
U+2855, also known as Braille Pattern Dots-1357, is a crucial character in the Unicode Standard that plays a significant role in digital text encoding. As part of the Braille system, it has been indispensable for visually impaired individuals since its inception in the early 19th century. The character represents a specific pattern of six raised dots arranged in a rectangular grid, with each dot either raised or flat to convey information. In digital text, U+2855 serves as a visual representation of this tactile Braille pattern, enabling screen readers and other assistive technologies to accurately interpret the content for users who rely on touch rather than sight. Although it might not hold the same cultural significance as other Unicode characters, its importance lies in providing accessibility and promoting inclusivity in digital communication.
How to type the ⡕ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10325 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.