Braille Pattern Dots-123458 Braille
⢟ is a Braille pattern symbol representing dots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8.
U+289F
The symbol ⢟ is a Unicode Braille pattern (U+289F) from the Braille Patterns block. It’s useful when you need a specific, standards-based Braille dot layout in text or UI.
Braille Pattern Dots-123458 Braille Meaning
⢟ (U+289F) is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-123458.” As a Braille pattern, it indicates a dot configuration rather than a common standalone word or emoji meaning. Braille patterns are typically used in contexts like accessibility-related displays, tactile-text research, or any situation where a precise dot arrangement is required. Depending on your application, the symbol may be rendered as a visual dot cell and can be paired with other patterns to form structured Braille content. For most users, its “meaning” is best understood as the exact dot layout specified by the Unicode name.
Common uses
- •Creating accessible UI prototypes that visually show Braille dot layouts
- •Designing posters or charts that document specific Braille patterns
- •Labeling Braille cells in educational or reference materials
- •Including a standards-based Braille dot cell in technical documentation
- •Using the symbol in code examples where exact Unicode characters matter
Examples
⢟ Braille Pattern Dots-123458
- ⢟Braille dot pattern reference: ⢟
- ⢟Shown here is the Unicode Braille cell ⢟ (U+289F).
- ⢟In the layout table, ⢟ corresponds to dots 1-2-3-4-5-8.
- ⢟Use ⢟ as a visual placeholder for a specific Braille configuration.
- ⢟Unicode input check: ⢟
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+289F | |
| HTML Entity | ⢟ | |
| HTML Code | ⢟ | |
| CSS | \289F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10399 | |
| Decimal | 10399 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-123458 Braille (⢟)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10399 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 289F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 289F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 289f, 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?
It’s the Unicode Braille pattern “Dots-123458,” meaning the cell has dots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 active.
How do I copy ⢟?
Copy the character directly (⢟) or use the provided Unicode forms like U+289F, \\289F, or \\u{289F}.
Is this the same as a regular Braille letter?
Not by itself. It’s a specific dot configuration; a letter interpretation depends on the Braille code system your content uses.
Where can I use it in code?
You can embed it as the Unicode character ⢟, use the HTML entity form, or use the CSS/JavaScript escapes provided for U+289F.