Braille Pattern Dots-248 Braille
⢊ is the Unicode Braille pattern dots-248 character (U+288A).
U+288A
⢊ is a Braille pattern character used to represent a specific arrangement of Braille dots. It’s useful when you need an exact Unicode symbol for typography, UI, or labeling. Copy it using the provided Unicode/HTML/escape formats.
Braille Pattern Dots-248 Braille Meaning
⢊ is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-248” and has code point U+288A. As a Braille pattern, it indicates which dot positions are raised—here, dots 2, 4, and 8. In practice, this symbol is often used as a building block for Braille-related displays, accessibility mockups, or typography work where you want to show a particular dot configuration rather than a full contracted Braille letter. It may also appear in specialized text graphics or encoding schemes that map dot patterns directly to characters. Its meaning is primarily the dot layout defined by Unicode.
Common uses
- •Designing Braille-style interfaces or prototypes that show specific dot patterns
- •Creating labels or diagrams that reference exact Braille dot configurations
- •Using as a decorative or informational glyph in Unicode-based text layouts
- •Building custom mapping tables for educational or accessibility content
- •Rendering precise Braille pattern visuals in software UIs and documents
Examples
⢊ Braille pattern dots-248
- ⢊Braille dots 2-4-8: ⢊
- ⢊Pattern reference: U+288A ⢊
- ⢊Raised dots (2,4,8) ⢊ for the exercise sheet
- ⢊Use this glyph to represent the chosen dot configuration ⢊
- ⢊Unicode Braille pattern symbol: ⢊
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+288A | |
| HTML Entity | ⢊ | |
| HTML Code | ⢊ | |
| CSS | \288A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10378 | |
| Decimal | 10378 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-248 Braille (⢊)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10378 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 288A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 288A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 288a, 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 ⢊ stand for?
⢊ is the Unicode Braille pattern DOTS-248 character, meaning dots 2, 4, and 8 are raised.
What is the Unicode code point for ⢊?
The code point for ⢊ is U+288A.
How can I copy ⢊ in different formats?
You can copy the character itself (⢊), use the HTML entity ⢊, or use escapes like \\288A or \\u{288A}.
Is ⢊ the same as a Braille letter?
Not necessarily. ⢊ is a dot pattern. Some Braille letters are represented by separate Unicode characters, but patterns like this are specifically about the dot layout.