Braille Pattern Dots-48 Braille
⢈ is a Unicode Braille pattern character named Braille Pattern Dots-48.
U+2888
⢈ (U+2888) is a Braille pattern symbol. It represents a specific arrangement of braille dots within the Unicode Braille Patterns block. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text, design, or code.
Braille Pattern Dots-48 Braille Meaning
⢈ is the Unicode character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-48” (code point U+2888). In braille notation, it corresponds to a cell where dots 4 and 8 are raised, with the other dots left unraised. You may encounter it when working with Unicode Braille Patterns for layout, visual indicators, or symbol sets that mirror braille dot configurations. It’s not a general-purpose punctuation mark; rather, it’s a specific dot-pattern glyph identified by its dot positions (4 and 8). When using it in content, it’s best to ensure your fonts and rendering support Unicode Braille Patterns.
Common uses
- •Copying a specific braille dot pattern into a design mockup or icon set
- •Displaying Unicode Braille Patterns in educational or reference materials
- •Using the symbol as a small visual indicator in UI elements or labels
- •Including the character in multilingual or accessibility-adjacent documentation
- •Testing font/rendering support for the Unicode Braille Patterns block
Examples
⢈ Braille Pattern Dots-48
- ⢈Dot pattern: ⢈ (U+2888).
- ⢈Raised dots 4 and 8: ⢈
- ⢈Braille pattern glyph: ⢈
- ⢈Unicode reference for ⢈ in my notes.
- ⢈UI label using ⢈ for a braille-pattern indicator.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2888 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢈ | |
| HTML Code | ⢈ | |
| CSS | \2888 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10376 | |
| Decimal | 10376 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-48 Braille (⢈)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10376 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2888 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2888. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2888, 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 is ⢈ called?
⢈ is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-48” in Unicode.
What does dots-48 mean in this symbol?
It means the braille cell has dots 4 and 8 raised (with the other dots unraised).
What is the Unicode code point for ⢈?
The code point is U+2888.
How can I copy ⢈ in code?
You can use the Unicode escapes: HTML entity ⢈, CSS escape \\2888, or JavaScript escape \\u{2888}.