Braille Pattern Dots-2478 Braille
⣊ is a Unicode Braille Pattern character representing dots 2, 4, 7, and 8.
U+28CA
⣊ (Braille Pattern Dots-2478) is a Unicode symbol used to represent a specific Braille dot configuration. It’s handy for designers, writers, and developers who need a consistent text-based Braille pattern.
Braille Pattern Dots-2478 Braille Meaning
⣊ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2478” (U+28CA). Like other Braille pattern characters, it represents a particular arrangement of raised dots—here, dots 2, 4, 7, and 8—using a single glyph. In practice, it’s most often used as a visual marker or encoding component when someone wants an explicit Braille-dot pattern in plain text. It may also appear in accessibility-related mockups, icon-like UI elements, or typographic art where specific dot layouts need to be repeated reliably across platforms.
Common uses
- •As a text-based icon or marker in UI mockups and prototypes
- •Creating consistent Braille-dot pattern artwork in plain text
- •Encoding dot-pattern visuals in design systems or documentation
- •Labeling or annotating accessibility layouts and references
- •Using in developer tools, logs, or templates that require a fixed glyph
Examples
⣊ Braille Pattern Dots-2478
- ⣊Pattern: ⣊ in the “dots-2478” style set.
- ⣊Use ⣊ as a marker for section boundaries.
- ⣊Braille cell preview: ⣊ (dots 2,4,7,8).
- ⣊Icon sample: ⣊ next to the feature name.
- ⣊Template token example: ⣊
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28CA | |
| HTML Entity | ⣊ | |
| HTML Code | ⣊ | |
| CSS | \28CA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10442 | |
| Decimal | 10442 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-2478 Braille (⣊)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10442 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28CA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28CA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28ca, 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 Unicode character is ⣊?
⣊ is “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2478” with codepoint U+28CA.
How do I copy ⣊ for use in HTML?
You can copy it directly, or use the HTML entity: ⣊.
What escaping formats are available for developers?
Common escapes include the CSS escape \\28CA and the JavaScript escape \\u{28CA}.
What does “dots-2478” mean?
It indicates the Braille dot positions used to form the pattern: dots 2, 4, 7, and 8.