Braille Pattern Dots-23578 Braille
⣖ is a Unicode Braille pattern character labeled Dots-23578.
U+28D6
⣖ is a Unicode character in the Braille pattern area. It represents a specific arrangement of raised dots used for Braille-related display and encoding. You can copy it directly or enter it using Unicode/HTML escapes.
Braille Pattern Dots-23578 Braille Meaning
⣖ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23578” (U+28D6), where the “dots-23578” label describes which Braille dots are raised. As a Braille pattern, it is primarily used to render or reference specific Braille dot configurations in text. Depending on the context, it may be used in accessibility content, typography, educational materials, or technical documentation to depict particular Braille patterns or to build custom Braille displays. On its own, the character is best understood as a dot-pattern glyph rather than a conventional word or punctuation.
Common uses
- •Rendering a specific Braille dot pattern in plain text or UI prototypes
- •Creating educational or reference content that shows Braille configurations
- •Labeling or documenting Braille-related code points and patterns
- •Building custom Braille “glyph sets” for designers and content creators
- •Using Unicode escapes in software to display the exact pattern reliably
Examples
⣖ Braille Pattern Dots-23578
- ⣖Dots pattern: ⣖ (U+28D6)
- ⣖Braille configuration preview: ⣖
- ⣖Use ⣖ to reference dots 2-3-5-7-8
- ⣖This UI shows the pattern ⣖ in the Braille section.
- ⣖Copy/paste character: ⣖
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28D6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⣖ | |
| HTML Code | ⣖ | |
| CSS | \28D6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10454 | |
| Decimal | 10454 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-23578 Braille (⣖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10454 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28D6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28D6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28d6, 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 labeled Dots-23578, meaning the raised dots correspond to 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8.
What is the Unicode code point for ⣖?
The Unicode code point is U+28D6.
How can I type ⣖ using escapes?
You can use the HTML entity ⣖ or CSS/Unicode escapes like \\28D6. JavaScript can use \\u{28D6}.
Where would I use this character in practice?
Common uses include depicting specific Braille dot arrangements in educational material, UI mockups, documentation, and technical text where the exact glyph needs to be consistent.