Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣆ has the Unicode code point U+28C6. 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+28C6 to binary:
00101000 11000110. 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 10100011 10000110
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2378·U+28C6
⣆
Character Information
Code Point
U+28C6
HEX
28C6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 86 | 11100010 10100011 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 C6 | 00101000 11000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C6 28 | 11000110 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 C6 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C6 28 00 00 | 11000110 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣆
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%86
Description
The Unicode character U+28C6, known as BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2378, is a crucial component in the Braille system used for visually impaired individuals. In digital text, this character symbolizes a specific arrangement of dots within a Braille cell, which can represent a letter or symbol when combined with other cells. The Braille pattern has been widely adopted across the world as an essential tool for communication and education, enabling blind and visually impaired people to read and write through touch. U+28C6 is part of a broader set of Unicode characters that encompass various Braille patterns, reflecting the versatility of this tactile writing system in digital contexts. The use of U+28C6 and other Braille characters underscores the ongoing importance of accessibility and inclusivity in modern technology and communication.
How to type the ⣆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10438 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.