Braille Pattern Dots-2578 Braille
⣒ is a Unicode braille pattern representing dots 2, 5, 7, and 8.
U+28D2
⣒ (Braille Pattern Dots-2578) is a Unicode braille pattern character. It’s commonly used when you need a specific raised-dot configuration in plain text, documents, or UI mockups. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be copied directly and used in web or design workflows.
Braille Pattern Dots-2578 Braille Meaning
⣒ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2578” (code point U+28D2). It denotes a braille cell layout where the raised dots are in positions 2, 5, 7, and 8. As a braille pattern character, it typically represents the physical dot arrangement rather than a language word by itself. Depending on your context (for example, a braille-aware rendering system, accessibility tooling, or a diagram), this dot pattern may correspond to a particular contracted symbol or reading in your chosen braille standard.
Common uses
- •Labeling or diagramming braille dot patterns in documentation
- •Creating UI previews for braille/accessible text layouts
- •Designing instructional materials that show specific dot configurations
- •Testing font or rendering support for Unicode braille pattern blocks
- •Encoding a required dot layout in plain-text exports for accessibility workflows
Examples
⣒ Braille Pattern Dots-2578
- ⣒The selected dot pattern is ⣒.
- ⣒Use ⣒ to show dots 2, 5, 7, and 8 in the diagram.
- ⣒In the mockup, this cell displays as ⣒.
- ⣒Rendering test string: ⣒⣒⣒.
- ⣒Copy this braille pattern character: ⣒.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28D2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⣒ | |
| HTML Code | ⣒ | |
| CSS | \28D2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10450 | |
| Decimal | 10450 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-2578 Braille (⣒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10450 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28D2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28D2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28d2, 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 ⣒ stand for?
⣒ is the Unicode braille pattern “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2578,” meaning dots 2, 5, 7, and 8 are raised.
How do I copy ⣒ for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⣒.
What are the code point and escapes for ⣒?
Its Unicode code point is U+28D2. CSS escape is \\28D2, and JavaScript escape is \\u{28D2}.
Does this character correspond to a specific letter or word?
It represents a dot layout. A language-specific meaning depends on the braille standard or system you’re using, since dot patterns can map differently across contexts.