Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢆ has the Unicode code point U+2886. 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+2886 to binary:
00101000 10000110. 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 10100010 10000110
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-238·U+2886
⢆
Character Information
Code Point
U+2886
HEX
2886
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 86 | 11100010 10100010 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 86 | 00101000 10000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 86 28 | 10000110 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 86 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 86 28 00 00 | 10000110 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢆
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%86
Description
U+2886, also known as Braille Pattern Dots-238, is a character used in Unicode to represent one of the 6 possible configurations of braille dots for representing a single letter or symbol in digital text. Specifically, it corresponds to the third pattern in the standardized sequence of 6-dot configurations that form the basis of the Braille writing system. This system enables blind and visually impaired individuals to read and write using tactile raised dots. The Unicode character U+2886 plays a crucial role in enabling digital accessibility by allowing braille content to be displayed, edited, and translated consistently across various software and devices. Braille Pattern Dots-238 is part of the broader family of Braille characters (U+2800 - U+28FF), which provide a critical link between the visual and tactile reading experiences for millions of people worldwide who rely on braille for communication, education, and literacy.
How to type the ⢆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10374 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.