Braille Pattern Dots-2345678 Braille
⣾ is a Unicode braille pattern representing dots 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 in a braille cell.
U+28FE
⣾ (U+28FE) is a Unicode character from the Braille Patterns block. It’s useful when you need braille-style dot layouts in plain text. You can copy it directly, or use its HTML/CSS/JS escapes.
Braille Pattern Dots-2345678 Braille Meaning
⣾ is a braille-pattern character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2345678” (Unicode U+28FE). It represents a single braille cell with dots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 raised, with dot 1 not included. This makes it handy for creating or annotating braille dot diagrams, testing braille font rendering, and labeling interface elements that use braille-pattern glyphs. It’s not the same as a specific language letter by itself; instead, it describes the dot layout, which can be mapped to particular meanings depending on the system or encoding you’re using.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for braille-style dot diagrams and layout annotations
- •UI testing to verify braille pattern glyph rendering in your font stack
- •Accessible interface drafts where dot-pattern characters are used as visual markers
- •Educational content showing which braille dots are raised in a cell
- •Documentation and debugging for Unicode braille pattern strings (U+28FE)
Examples
⣾ Braille Pattern Dots-2345678
- ⣾Braille dots layout: ⣾
- ⣾Pattern check: ⣾ (U+28FE)
- ⣾Raised dots 2-8 except 1: ⣾
- ⣾Use this glyph as a marker in the diagram: ⣾
- ⣾Unicode escape verification: ⣾
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28FE | |
| HTML Entity | ⣾ | |
| HTML Code | ⣾ | |
| CSS | \28FE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10494 | |
| Decimal | 10494 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-2345678 Braille (⣾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10494 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28FE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28FE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28fe, 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 ⣾ represent?
⣾ is the Unicode braille pattern “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2345678” (U+28FE), meaning dots 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 are raised in the cell.
Is ⣾ a specific letter or word?
It’s a dot-pattern glyph describing the layout. The exact letter/character meaning depends on the braille mapping system you’re using.
How do I copy ⣾ in HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: ⣾.
How do I use ⣾ in CSS or JavaScript?
Use CSS escape \\28FE or JavaScript escape \\u{28FE}.