Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢠ has the Unicode code point U+28A0. 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+28A0 to binary:
00101000 10100000. 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 10100000
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-68·U+28A0
⢠
Character Information
Code Point
U+28A0
HEX
28A0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 A0 | 11100010 10100010 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 A0 | 00101000 10100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A0 28 | 10100000 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 A0 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A0 28 00 00 | 10100000 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢠
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%A0
Description
U+28A0 Braille Pattern Dots-68 is a crucial character in the Unicode Standard, specifically designed for use in digital text for visually impaired individuals who rely on braille as their primary means of communication. This character represents one of the six-dot patterns utilized in the braille system, which allows for the encoding and decoding of text into raised dots that can be read with touch. Braille Pattern Dots-68 is employed alongside other braille characters to form a comprehensive writing and reading system, enabling those with visual impairments to access information, communicate, and participate in education independently. The Unicode Standard's inclusion of these characters demonstrates its commitment to digital text inclusivity for users with diverse abilities, promoting equal access to information and resources across all platforms.
How to type the ⢠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10400 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.