Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⠠ has the Unicode code point U+2820. 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+2820 to binary:
00101000 00100000. 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 10100000 10100000
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-6·U+2820
⠠
Character Information
Code Point
U+2820
HEX
2820
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A0 A0 | 11100010 10100000 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 20 | 00101000 00100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 20 28 | 00100000 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 20 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 00100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 20 28 00 00 | 00100000 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⠠
URI Encoded
%E2%A0%A0
Description
U+2820, known as Braille Pattern Dots-6, is a crucial character in the Braille system, a widely used tactile writing system designed for visually impaired individuals. In digital text, this character represents one of the six possible patterns of dots, each corresponding to a different letter or symbol. The pattern consists of a combination of raised and flat spots on a surface, which can be felt with a stylus or fingertip. Braille Pattern Dots-6 is integral in enabling blind and visually impaired people to read, write, and communicate effectively using digital text. This character, along with the other five patterns (U+2821 to U+2825), forms the basis of the Braille alphabet and numerical system, enhancing inclusivity and accessibility in written communication for those who rely on tactile reading methods.
How to type the ⠠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10272 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.