Braille Pattern Dots-1234678 Braille
⣯ is a Braille pattern character identified as dots-1234678 in Unicode (U+28EF).
U+28EF
⣯ is a Unicode Braille pattern character from the Extended Set 3. It’s useful when you’re working with Braille displays, text mockups, or tactile-style UI elements. You can copy it directly or use the provided escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Braille Pattern Dots-1234678 Braille Meaning
⣯ is a Braille pattern (Unicode: U+28EF) labeled “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1234678.” The dots numbering refers to specific raised-dot positions in the Braille cell, and the character represents that exact dot configuration. Like other Braille pattern blocks, it’s commonly used as a low-level building block in text rendering where a particular dot layout matters. Depending on the font and environment, it may appear as a tactile-style symbol rather than a standard Braille letter. If you’re mapping between dot positions and characters, this symbol is the one corresponding to dots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8.
Common uses
- •Mocking up tactile/Braille-like interfaces in UI or design drafts
- •Representing a specific Braille dot configuration in digital content
- •Testing font support for the Braille Patterns block (Extended Set 3)
- •Creating accessible text visuals in documentation or prototypes
- •Using as a precise Unicode character in multilingual or symbol-driven text
Examples
⣯ Braille Pattern Dots-1234678
- ⣯Braille pattern: ⣯
- ⣯Dots layout (U+28EF): ⣯
- ⣯UI indicator: ⣯
- ⣯Copy this symbol: ⣯
- ⣯Font test character ⣯
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28EF | |
| HTML Entity | ⣯ | |
| HTML Code | ⣯ | |
| CSS | \28EF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10479 | |
| Decimal | 10479 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-1234678 Braille (⣯)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10479 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28EF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28EF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28ef, 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-1234678 braille mean?
⣯ is a Braille pattern (Unicode: U+28EF) labeled “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1234678.” The dots numbering refers to specific raised-dot positions in the Braille cell, and the character represents that exact dot configuration. Like other Braille pattern blocks, it’s commonly used as a low-level building block in text rendering where a particular dot layout matters. Depending on the font and environment, it may appear as a tactile-style symbol rather than a standard Braille letter. If you’re mapping between dot positions and characters, this symbol is the one corresponding to dots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8.
What is the Unicode code point for ⣯?
The Unicode code point for ⣯ is U+28EF.
How do I write ⣯ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⣯.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\28EF. JavaScript escape: \\u{28EF}.
Is ⣯ a standard Braille letter?
⣯ specifically represents a Braille dot pattern (dots-1234678). Whether it corresponds to a particular letter in your context depends on the Braille mapping system and how your text is interpreted.