Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣸ has the Unicode code point U+28F8. 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+28F8 to binary:
00101000 11111000. 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 10111000
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-45678·U+28F8
⣸
Character Information
Code Point
U+28F8
HEX
28F8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 B8 | 11100010 10100011 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 F8 | 00101000 11111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F8 28 | 11111000 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 F8 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F8 28 00 00 | 11111000 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣸
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%B8
Description
U+28F8, or Braille Pattern Dots-45678, is a crucial character within the Unicode Standard. It plays an integral role in digital text by representing one of the six possible dot combinations in the Braille alphabet, specifically the combination "45678". This system, devised by Louis Braille in 1821, allows individuals with visual impairments or blindness to read and write using touch instead of sight. The character's primary function is to facilitate communication in digital environments for those who rely on Braille for their literacy needs. As a result, U+28F8 is an indispensable tool in promoting accessibility and inclusivity within the realm of typography and text processing, demonstrating the power of standardized encoding systems in overcoming linguistic barriers.
How to type the ⣸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10488 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.