Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢨ has the Unicode code point U+28A8. 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+28A8 to binary:
00101000 10101000. 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 10101000
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-468·U+28A8
⢨
Character Information
Code Point
U+28A8
HEX
28A8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 A8 | 11100010 10100010 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 A8 | 00101000 10101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A8 28 | 10101000 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 A8 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A8 28 00 00 | 10101000 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢨
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%A8
Description
U+28A8, known as BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-468, is a vital character within the Unicode standard. As part of the Braille System, it plays a crucial role in facilitating communication for individuals with visual impairments. In digital text, this character is used to represent specific combinations of raised dots on a six-dot cell, which form individual Braille characters. These cells are arranged in a 2x3 grid pattern where each dot can be either raised or flat, creating 256 possible unique configurations. The BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-468 specifically represents the combination of dots 1, 2, and 3 being raised while dots 4, 5, and 6 are flat. This character is invaluable for digital Braille transcription, allowing visually impaired users to access information through braille display devices connected to computers or other digital platforms. U+28A8's inclusion within the Unicode standard underscores its importance in promoting inclusivity and equal access to information in digital spaces.
How to type the ⢨ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10408 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.