Braille Pattern Dots-23458 Braille
⢞ is a Braille Pattern character representing dots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8.
U+289E
⢞ is a Unicode Braille Pattern character from the Extended Set 2. It can be copied directly into documents, design tools, and code that supports Unicode.
Braille Pattern Dots-23458 Braille Meaning
⢞ (U+289E) is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23458”. In braille terms, it denotes a cell pattern with raised dots in positions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8. As a Braille Pattern character, its main purpose is to display or represent that specific dot arrangement in text. It’s often used when you need a precise visual pattern rather than normal braille contractions. If you’re using braille for actual reading, remember that rendering support and mapping to contracted braille text depend on your fonts and the system you target.
Common uses
- •Designing braille-themed icons or labels in UI mockups
- •Displaying a specific braille dot pattern in documentation
- •Using in educational or accessibility-related typography samples
- •Creating decorative text/typographic elements that look like braille cells
- •Representing a fixed dot-pattern token in custom text or data displays
Examples
⢞ Braille Pattern Dots-23458
- ⢞Braille pattern: ⢞
- ⢞Dot set 23458: ⢞
- ⢞Use this cell in your mockup: ⢞
- ⢞Character reference (U+289E): ⢞
- ⢞Braille-style separator: ⢞ ⢞
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+289E | |
| HTML Entity | ⢞ | |
| HTML Code | ⢞ | |
| CSS | \289E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10398 | |
| Decimal | 10398 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-23458 Braille (⢞)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10398 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 289E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 289E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 289e, 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 U+289E represent?
U+289E is the Unicode character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23458”, which corresponds to a braille cell with dots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8.
How do I copy and paste ⢞?
Copy the character directly from this page (⢞) and paste it into your editor or design tool. Make sure your font supports the character.
Can I use it in HTML or CSS?
Yes. The HTML entity is ⢞. In CSS, you can use \289E. (Exact support depends on your environment.)
Does this automatically mean true braille text is readable?
Not necessarily. This character shows a specific dot pattern; reading behavior depends on how your system maps braille patterns to letters and whether the font/rendering matches your expectations.