Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⡆ has the Unicode code point U+2846. 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+2846 to binary:
00101000 01000110. 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 10000110
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-237·U+2846
⡆
Character Information
Code Point
U+2846
HEX
2846
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A1 86 | 11100010 10100001 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 46 | 00101000 01000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 46 28 | 01000110 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 46 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 01000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 46 28 00 00 | 01000110 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⡆
URI Encoded
%E2%A1%86
Description
U+2846 is the Unicode code point for Braille Pattern Dots-237, a character commonly used in digital text representation of the Braille writing system. This system is essential for visually impaired individuals as it allows them to read and write using tactile input. The Braille Pattern Dots-237 specifically refers to one of the 6-dot configurations that correspond to different letters, numerals, or symbols in the Braille alphabet. In digital text, U+2846 enables a consistent representation of Braille patterns across various platforms and devices, ensuring accessibility for visually impaired users. It is worth noting that Braille systems can vary among languages and countries due to cultural and linguistic differences. However, the use of Unicode characters like U+2846 facilitates the exchange of information and promotes universal access to written communication for individuals with visual impairments.
How to type the ⡆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10310 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.