Braille Pattern Dots-23478 Braille
⣎ is a Braille pattern symbol representing dots 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8.
U+28CE
⣎ (U+28CE) is a Braille pattern character from the Unicode Extended Set 3. It’s useful when you want a specific Braille dot configuration in plain text. Use it for labels, UI details, or typography testing where the exact Unicode character matters.
Braille Pattern Dots-23478 Braille Meaning
⣎ is Unicode character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23478” (code point U+28CE). As a Braille pattern, it encodes a specific arrangement of raised dots: 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8. On its own, it doesn’t automatically map to a single printed-letter meaning without the Braille encoding standard being used. In practice, it’s most commonly used as a visual representation of that exact dot pattern—useful for accessibility-oriented layouts, educational materials about dot configurations, or verifying Braille-capable fonts and rendering.
Common uses
- •Designing or prototyping braille-pattern UI elements with exact dot configurations
- •Creating educational content that demonstrates specific Braille dot layouts
- •Testing font rendering and Unicode support for Braille characters
- •Building accessible labels or annotations where the exact dot pattern must match
- •Representing dot patterns in technical documentation or spec examples
Examples
⣎ Braille pattern dots-23478
- ⣎Dot pattern preview: ⣎
- ⣎Rendered Braille symbol: ⣎ in this font
- ⣎Example pattern (dots 2-3-4-7-8): ⣎
- ⣎UI indicator using ⣎ for a custom label
- ⣎Check mapping for U+28CE: ⣎
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28CE | |
| HTML Entity | ⣎ | |
| HTML Code | ⣎ | |
| CSS | \28CE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10446 | |
| Decimal | 10446 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-23478 Braille (⣎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10446 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28CE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28CE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28ce, 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 a Braille pattern character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23478,” representing dots 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Is ⣎ the same as a specific letter in Braille?
Not by itself. Braille dot patterns need a particular Braille encoding (table) to map to letters or words; ⣎ is primarily the dot-pattern representation.
What is the Unicode code point for ⣎?
The Unicode code point for ⣎ is U+28CE.
How can I copy ⣎ into my project?
Copy the character directly (⣎). For code, you can also use the JavaScript escape \\u{28CE} or CSS escape \\28CE.