Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢢ has the Unicode code point U+28A2. 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+28A2 to binary:
00101000 10100010. 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 10100010
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-268·U+28A2
⢢
Character Information
Code Point
U+28A2
HEX
28A2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 A2 | 11100010 10100010 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 A2 | 00101000 10100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A2 28 | 10100010 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 A2 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A2 28 00 00 | 10100010 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢢
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%A2
Description
The Unicode character U+28A2, also known as BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-268, is a crucial element in the realm of digital text for visually impaired individuals who utilize braille systems. This specific character represents one of the 6-dot braille cells, and each dot within the cell can be raised or not raised to create different combinations representing various letters, numbers, or punctuation marks in the braille alphabet. In a digital context, U+28A2 is primarily used for creating digitally accessible materials in the form of braille display or electronic braille books for visually impaired users. The character plays a vital role in enhancing inclusivity and accessibility within digital platforms. While the use of braille might seem archaic to some, it remains an essential tool in bridging the gap between visual information and those who cannot perceive visual content, ensuring that they can engage with written information just as effectively as sighted individuals.
How to type the ⢢ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10402 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.