Braille Pattern Dots-134678 Braille
⣭ (U+28ED) represents the Braille pattern with dots 1-3-4-6-7-8.
U+28ED
⣭ is a Unicode braille pattern character from the Extended Set 3 block. It encodes the dot combination 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Use it when you need to show a specific braille dot layout in plain text.
Braille Pattern Dots-134678 Braille Meaning
⣭ is “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-134678” (Unicode U+28ED). It denotes a specific arrangement of raised dots in a standard braille cell: dots 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Like other braille pattern characters, it’s most useful for representing the visual dot structure itself, rather than a spoken word. Designers and developers sometimes use braille patterns to label cells, mock up accessibility visuals, or show dot configurations in educational and technical materials where the exact dot layout matters.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific braille dot layout in text-based mockups or UI prototypes
- •Labeling braille cell patterns in documentation, tutorials, or instructional content
- •Creating braille-themed iconography where the exact dot configuration is important
- •Testing or demonstrating Unicode braille pattern rendering in apps and web pages
- •Including braille dot diagrams in plain-text notes, tickets, or accessibility references
Examples
⣭ Braille Pattern Dots-134678
- ⣭Pattern: ⣭
- ⣭Dots 1-3-4-6-7-8: ⣭
- ⣭Braille cell preview: ⣭
- ⣭Use the dot pattern ⣭ for cell layout testing.
- ⣭Label this configuration as ⣭ in the worksheet.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28ED | |
| HTML Entity | ⣭ | |
| HTML Code | ⣭ | |
| CSS | \28ED |
FAQ
What does ⣭ stand for?
⣭ is the Unicode braille pattern “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-134678” (U+28ED), showing dots 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 in a braille cell.
How can I copy ⣭ into my project?
You can copy the character directly (⣭) or use its codes: HTML entity ⣭, CSS escape \\28ED, or JavaScript escape \\u{28ED}.
Is this the same as a braille letter or word?
It represents a dot pattern layout. Whether it corresponds to a specific letter or word depends on the braille code system being used; this character itself describes the dots.
Where is this character typically found in Unicode?
It’s categorized under “Extended Set 3” and has the code point U+28ED.