Braille Pattern Dots-238 Braille
⢆ represents the Braille pattern with dots 2, 3, and 8 set.
U+2886
⢆ is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It encodes a specific dot layout rather than a standalone word. You can use it in documents, UI mockups, or text experiments where exact character shapes matter.
Braille Pattern Dots-238 Braille Meaning
⢆ (Unicode U+2886) is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-238.” It represents a Braille cell where dots 2, 3, and 8 are raised. Like other Braille pattern characters, it’s primarily used to display or reference an exact dot configuration. Depending on your context, people may treat it as a visual indicator of a specific Braille configuration, or as part of testing, typography, accessibility-related prototypes, or pattern-based labeling. It is not a general-purpose emoji-style symbol; its main value comes from the precise dot pattern encoded in Unicode (Extended Set 2).
Common uses
- •Typography and font testing for Braille pattern glyphs
- •Designing UI elements that need an exact dot-layout symbol
- •Creating labels or diagrams that reference Braille dot configurations
- •Generating test strings for character rendering and fallback checks
- •Educational or experimental materials showing specific Braille layouts
Examples
⢆ Braille Pattern Dots-238
- ⢆Dots set: ⢆
- ⢆Pattern reference: ⢆ (U+2886)
- ⢆Braille demo symbol: ⢆
- ⢆UI glyph sample: ⢆
- ⢆Check rendering for ⢆
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2886 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢆ | |
| HTML Code | ⢆ | |
| CSS | \2886 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10374 | |
| Decimal | 10374 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-238 Braille (⢆)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10374 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2886 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2886. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2886, 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 the Braille Pattern Dots-238 braille mean?
⢆ (Unicode U+2886) is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-238.” It represents a Braille cell where dots 2, 3, and 8 are raised. Like other Braille pattern characters, it’s primarily used to display or reference an exact dot configuration. Depending on your context, people may treat it as a visual indicator of a specific Braille configuration, or as part of testing, typography, accessibility-related prototypes, or pattern-based labeling. It is not a general-purpose emoji-style symbol; its main value comes from the precise dot pattern encoded in Unicode (Extended Set 2).
What Unicode character is ⢆?
⢆ is the Unicode Braille Pattern Dots-238 character with code point U+2886.
How do I copy ⢆ correctly?
Copy the character directly from this page (⢆). You can also paste the Unicode value U+2886 into tools that support code point input.
Does ⢆ have a text meaning like a word or emoji?
It’s best understood as a precise Braille dot pattern. Its “meaning” is the layout of raised dots (2, 3, and 8).
What’s the HTML entity for ⢆?
The HTML entity is ⢆.