Braille Pattern Dots-18 Braille
⢁ is a Unicode braille pattern representing dots 1 and 8 in a single braille cell.
U+2881
The symbol ⢁ (Braille pattern dots-18) is part of the Unicode braille pattern block. It’s useful when you need a precise braille dot layout in text, UI mockups, or developer content.
Braille Pattern Dots-18 Braille Meaning
⢁ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-18” (U+2881). As a braille pattern, it represents a single braille cell where dot 1 and dot 8 are raised. In braille systems, different dot combinations are used to encode letters, punctuation, numbers, and control signals; however, the exact meaning can depend on the braille code or context being used. In most practical applications, people use this symbol to show or transfer a specific dot arrangement reliably—such as in typography previews, accessibility-related UI labels, or technical text that needs the exact braille pattern shape.
Common uses
- •Displaying an exact braille dot pattern in a UI or design mockup
- •Labeling or marking items in documents that use braille-like dot layouts
- •Developer documentation/examples where the exact Unicode braille character matters
- •Creating prototypes or accessibility references that show dot-cell shapes
- •Text-based art or markers that rely on braille cell geometry
Examples
⢁ Braille pattern dots-18
- ⢁Braille dots-18: ⢁
- ⢁Legend item ⢁ indicates a dot cell pattern.
- ⢁Preview symbol ⢁ in your font or UI component.
- ⢁Use ⢁ for the dots-1-and-8 configuration.
- ⢁Copy this braille pattern: ⢁
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2881 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢁ | |
| HTML Code | ⢁ | |
| CSS | \2881 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10369 | |
| Decimal | 10369 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-18 Braille (⢁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10369 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2881 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2881. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2881, 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 the Unicode braille pattern “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-18,” meaning dots 1 and 8 are raised in one braille cell.
How do I copy ⢁ reliably in code?
You can copy/paste the character directly, or use its code point U+2881, HTML entity ⢁, or escapes like \\2881 (CSS) and \\u{2881} (JavaScript).
Does ⢁ correspond to a specific letter or word?
It’s a dot-cell pattern. The pattern’s interpretation as a letter or meaning depends on the specific braille code/context you’re using.
Why might ⢁ look different across devices?
Braille patterns depend on font support and rendering. If your font lacks the glyph, you may see a missing symbol or different appearance.