Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⠦ has the Unicode code point U+2826. 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+2826 to binary:
00101000 00100110. 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 10100000 10100110
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-236·U+2826
⠦
Character Information
Code Point
U+2826
HEX
2826
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A0 A6 | 11100010 10100000 10100110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 26 | 00101000 00100110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 26 28 | 00100110 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 26 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 00100110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 26 28 00 00 | 00100110 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⠦
URI Encoded
%E2%A0%A6
Description
U+2826, also known as Braille Pattern Dots-236, is a critical character within the Unicode Standard. This specific glyph is used in digital text to represent one of the six-dot configurations that make up the Braille alphabet. This alphabet enables individuals with visual impairments or blindness to read and write through touch, as each character is represented by a unique pattern of raised dots on a tactile surface. The dot configuration represented by U+2826 is particularly utilized for representing the letter 'w' in Braille. In addition to its use in written English language, the Braille system has been adapted to represent numerous other languages, creating an incredibly powerful tool that fosters accessibility and inclusivity across various linguistic cultures. The technical context of U+2826 is crucial for text-to-braille conversion software, assistive technology for visually impaired individuals, and digital publishing platforms aiming to make their content accessible. This character, along with other Braille glyphs, has become a vital element in ensuring that digital texts are perceivable by a wider range of users, promoting inclusivity within our increasingly digital world.
How to type the ⠦ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10278 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.