Braille Pattern Dots-1237 Braille
⡇ is the Braille Pattern Dots-1237 character (U+2847) from the Unicode Extended Set 1.
U+2847
The symbol ⡇ represents a specific Braille dot configuration in Unicode. It’s useful when you need to display or label Braille patterns precisely. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for web and app development.
Braille Pattern Dots-1237 Braille Meaning
⡇ is the Unicode character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1237” with code point U+2847. Braille pattern characters represent raised-dot layouts using Unicode’s Braille pattern block. This particular one corresponds to dots 1, 2, 3, and 7 being present in the pattern. As a Braille pattern, it’s most commonly used as a visual element in text, documentation, accessibility-related materials, or tooling where you must reference an exact dot configuration rather than a translated letter or word. If you’re mapping Braille to/from standard text, use this symbol when the dot layout must be preserved exactly.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific Braille dot layout in instructional materials
- •Building documentation or guides that reference exact Braille patterns
- •Designing UI labels or icons for Braille-related features
- •Creating educational content where dot positions must be shown accurately
- •Using in web pages or apps to reference the dot pattern directly
Examples
⡇ Braille Pattern Dots-1237
- ⡇Braille pattern: ⡇ (U+2847)
- ⡇Dots 1-2-3-7: ⡇
- ⡇Use the symbol ⡇ to show the selected dot configuration.
- ⡇Character reference: ⡇ = BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1237.
- ⡇The dot layout in this table is marked with ⡇.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2847 | |
| HTML Entity | ⡇ | |
| HTML Code | ⡇ | |
| CSS | \2847 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10311 | |
| Decimal | 10311 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-1237 Braille (⡇)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10311 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2847 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2847. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2847, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⡇ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ⡇ mean?
⡇ is the Braille pattern character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1237” (Unicode code point U+2847), representing a dot layout with dots 1, 2, 3, and 7.
How do I copy ⡇ for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly as “⡇”, or use the provided HTML entity ⡇.
What are the code point and escapes for ⡇?
The Unicode code point is U+2847. CSS escape: \\2847. JavaScript escape: \\u{2847}.
Is ⡇ the same as a Braille letter?
Not necessarily. ⡇ is a Braille dot pattern representation. A Braille letter depends on the braille-to-text mapping, while this character specifically identifies the dot configuration.