Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⡁ has the Unicode code point U+2841. 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+2841 to binary:
00101000 01000001. 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 10000001
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-17·U+2841
⡁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2841
HEX
2841
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A1 81 | 11100010 10100001 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 41 | 00101000 01000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 41 28 | 01000001 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 41 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 01000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 41 28 00 00 | 01000001 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⡁
URI Encoded
%E2%A1%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2841 represents the Braille pattern dots-17, which is a crucial element in digital text for visually impaired individuals. This particular character is essential in providing accessibility to written information for those who rely on Braille as their primary means of communication. The Braille system was invented by Louis Braille in 1821, and it consists of a grid of six dots arranged in a square pattern. Each dot can be raised or depressed, representing specific letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuation marks based on the combination of these dots. U+2841 represents one such configuration, commonly referred to as Braille pattern dots-17, which denotes a unique letter or symbol within this system. The character's significance extends beyond the immediate context of digital text, as it contributes to promoting inclusivity and equal access to information for individuals with visual impairments in various domains such as education, workplace, and daily life.
How to type the ⡁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10305 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.