Braille Pattern Dots-1567 Braille
⡱ represents the Braille pattern with dots 1, 5, 6, and 7 raised.
U+2871
⡱ is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It encodes a specific set of raised Braille dots (dots 1, 5, 6, and 7). You can copy it directly for typography, accessibility mockups, or UI labels.
Braille Pattern Dots-1567 Braille Meaning
⡱ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1567” (U+2871). As a Braille pattern, it represents a physical dot configuration rather than a letter in standard Grade 1/2 Braille by itself. The pattern indicates that dots 1, 5, 6, and 7 are raised, while other dots are not. In practice, people use Braille pattern characters to prototype layouts, illustrate tactile dot arrangements, or label Braille-related UI elements. For actual Braille text (letters/words), you typically need a Braille translator or the corresponding Unicode Braille characters for language/grade, not just the pattern shape.
Common uses
- •Illustrating a specific Braille dot configuration in accessibility or education materials
- •Designing icons or UI labels related to Braille content and tactile patterns
- •Creating mockups for Braille-capable displays or apps
- •Building typographic examples that reference exact Braille dot sets
- •Representing tactile dot patterns in diagrams, documentation, or style guides
Examples
⡱ Braille Pattern Dots-1567
- ⡱Dot pattern reference: ⡱
- ⡱Braille layout example uses pattern ⡱ for dots 1,5,6,7
- ⡱UI label: ⡱ (Braille dots 1567)
- ⡱In the diagram, highlight raised dots with ⡱
- ⡱Prototype note: use the ⡱ glyph to show the tactile pattern
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2871 | |
| HTML Entity | ⡱ | |
| HTML Code | ⡱ | |
| CSS | \2871 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10353 | |
| Decimal | 10353 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-1567 Braille (⡱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10353 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2871 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2871. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2871, 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 Unicode Braille pattern “DOTS-1567,” meaning the raised dots are 1, 5, 6, and 7.
Is ⡱ a Braille letter?
It’s a dot-pattern glyph. By itself it indicates the raised-dot configuration rather than a specific letter/word in standard Braille.
What is the Unicode code point for ⡱?
U+2871.
How can I copy ⡱ reliably in code?
Use the character itself (⡱) or its escapes: HTML entity ⡱, CSS escape \\2871, or JavaScript escape \\u{2871}.