Braille Pattern Dots-34578 Braille
⣜ is a Unicode Braille pattern representing dots 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
U+28DC
⣜ is a Unicode character used to represent a specific 8-dot braille cell pattern. In text, it’s most helpful when you need to display braille dot layouts precisely.
Braille Pattern Dots-34578 Braille Meaning
⣜ (Unicode U+28DC) is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-34578.” It encodes a braille cell configuration where dots 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 are set. Like many braille pattern code points, it’s primarily a low-level way to represent dot arrangements rather than a widely recognized “word” in itself. Use it when you’re generating or rendering braille dot graphics, annotating braille layouts, or matching exact dot patterns for typography, accessibility mockups, or technical documentation. If you’re using it as part of braille transcription, ensure it aligns with the braille system you’re targeting.
Common uses
- •Displaying or testing braille dot patterns in digital mockups
- •Creating documentation that labels specific braille cell layouts
- •Generating braille-pattern graphics or UI indicators in text form
- •Representing dot configurations in custom fonts or symbol sets
- •Debugging encoding/escaping for the character U+28DC
Examples
⣜ Braille Pattern Dots-34578
- ⣜Braille dots set: ⣜
- ⣜Pattern reference (U+28DC): ⣜
- ⣜Dots 3-4-5-7-8 ⣜ in a label line
- ⣜Use this cell pattern: ⣜
- ⣜Test rendering of ⣜ across platforms
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28DC | |
| HTML Entity | ⣜ | |
| HTML Code | ⣜ | |
| CSS | \28DC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10460 | |
| Decimal | 10460 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-34578 Braille (⣜)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10460 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28DC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28DC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28dc, 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 ⣜ mean?
⣜ is a Unicode braille pattern character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-34578,” representing dots 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 set in an 8-dot braille cell.
How do I copy ⣜ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⣜ (this corresponds to U+28DC).
How do I include ⣜ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \28DC.
Where is this character used?
It’s most often used when you need to display or reference an exact braille dot pattern in text—for example in technical documentation, UI prototypes, or braille layout testing.