Braille Pattern Dots-3578 Braille
⣔ denotes a specific Braille dot arrangement: 3, 5, 7, and 8.
U+28D4
⣔ is a Unicode Braille pattern character from the Extended Set 3. It represents a fixed arrangement of raised dots for text rendering, design, or accessibility-related layouts. Use it when you need this exact dot pattern in copyable form.
Braille Pattern Dots-3578 Braille Meaning
⣔ (Unicode U+28D4) is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-3578” and visually corresponds to raised Braille dots at positions 3, 5, 7, and 8. As a Braille pattern character, it primarily communicates the physical dot layout rather than a general pictogram meaning. In practice, it’s used to create or display specific Braille patterns in documents, user interfaces, and typographic mockups, or when mapping dot configurations in content and prototypes. If you’re implementing actual Braille text translation, this character is best understood as the dot pattern itself, not as a guaranteed language character.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific Braille dot pattern in documentation or prototypes
- •Designing accessible-looking UI elements or typography samples
- •Creating labeled diagrams that reference dot positions (3/5/7/8)
- •Using in content where a precise Unicode Braille pattern must be shown
- •Testing fonts, rendering, or Unicode support for Braille symbols
Examples
⣔ Braille Pattern Dots-3578
- ⣔Dot pattern sample: ⣔
- ⣔Reference: ⣔ (dots 3, 5, 7, 8)
- ⣔UI test character ⣔ for Braille rendering
- ⣔Braille layout diagram includes ⣔
- ⣔Copy/paste this pattern: ⣔
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28D4 | |
| HTML Entity | ⣔ | |
| HTML Code | ⣔ | |
| CSS | \28D4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10452 | |
| Decimal | 10452 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-3578 Braille (⣔)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10452 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28D4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28D4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28d4, 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 “DOTS-3578,” meaning the dot positions 3, 5, 7, and 8 are included in the pattern.
Is ⣔ the same as a specific letter or word?
Not automatically. This character specifies the dot pattern, and whether it corresponds to a particular letter depends on the Braille mapping system you’re using.
How do I identify the Unicode value for this symbol?
The Unicode code point is U+28D4. Its HTML entity is ⣔ and the CSS escape is \\28D4.
What are good ways to use ⣔ in a document?
Use it to show the exact Braille dot arrangement (for diagrams, testing, or design mockups) where you need consistent Unicode rendering.