Braille Pattern Dots-167 Braille
⡡ (U+2861) is a Braille pattern character for dots 1, 6, and 7.
U+2861
⡡ is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It represents a specific arrangement of raised dots used in tactile writing systems and specialized text layouts. Below you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and easy copy/paste options.
Braille Pattern Dots-167 Braille Meaning
⡡ is the Unicode character “Braille Pattern Dots-167” (U+2861). As a Braille pattern, it encodes which of the standard seven-dot positions are “raised.” This symbol is most useful when you need to display or reference a particular dot configuration rather than a whole contracted Braille letter or word. In practice, you might use it for documentation, typography experiments, accessibility-related previews, or UI elements that show tactile patterns. Because it’s a pattern character, its role is about the physical dot layout (dots 1, 6, and 7) rather than a conventional “word” meaning.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific Braille dot layout in documentation or guides
- •Labeling or previewing tactile/raised-dot UI components
- •Designing accessibility-focused mockups where Braille patterns are shown
- •Building custom Braille teaching materials and worksheets
- •Referencing the dot configuration in technical or typographic samples
Examples
⡡ Braille Pattern Dots-167
- ⡡“Braille Pattern Dots-167: ⡡ (U+2861)”
- ⡡Use ⡡ to indicate the raised-dot positions 1, 6, and 7 in your diagram.
- ⡡In the table of Braille patterns, list ⡡ under dots-167.
- ⡡This UI preview shows the Braille dot pattern ⡡ for training users.
- ⡡Unicode reference: ⡡ is named BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-167.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2861 | |
| HTML Entity | ⡡ | |
| HTML Code | ⡡ | |
| CSS | \2861 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10337 | |
| Decimal | 10337 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-167 Braille (⡡)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10337 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2861 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2861. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2861, 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 ⡡ represent?
⡡ is “Braille Pattern Dots-167,” meaning the dot positions 1, 6, and 7 are raised.
What is the Unicode code point for ⡡?
The Unicode code point is U+2861.
How can I copy ⡡ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⡡.
What is the CSS or JavaScript escape for ⡡?
CSS escape: \\2861. JavaScript escape: \\u{2861}.