Braille Pattern Dots-78 Braille
Braille Pattern Dots-78 (⣀) is a Braille cell character identified as U+28C0.
U+28C0
⣀ is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It represents the Braille dot configuration known as Dots 7 and 8. Use it in accessibility-aware text, documentation, or typography work.
Braille Pattern Dots-78 Braille Meaning
⣀ (Unicode U+28C0) is labeled “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-78.” It is a Braille-pattern cell where dots 7 and 8 are the active positions. Braille pattern characters are useful when you want to display a specific raised-dot layout directly, without converting to a particular language grade or specific Braille letter. In practice, it can appear in technical documents, Braille pattern charts, formatting tools, or UI mockups where you need to show an exact dot arrangement. Since it is a pattern (not a full contracted Braille character), its main value is visual accuracy of the dot positions rather than representing a standard letter in every Braille system.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific Braille dot layout in documentation or tutorials
- •Building Braille pattern charts or reference tables in design tools
- •Mocking up accessibility or localization UI elements that show Braille patterns
- •Creating test content for fonts or rendering checks for Braille characters
- •Including exact dot-pattern symbols in educational materials about Braille
Examples
⣀ Braille Pattern Dots-78
- ⣀The table shows ⣀ as the dots-78 pattern.
- ⣀Font preview: ⣀ next to other Braille patterns.
- ⣀Use ⣀ when you need the exact dots 7 and 8 layout.
- ⣀In our checklist, ⣀ indicates this specific pattern step.
- ⣀Rendered output for ⣀ under different browser settings.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28C0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⣀ | |
| HTML Code | ⣀ | |
| CSS | \28C0 |
FAQ
What Unicode character is ⣀?
⣀ is the Unicode Braille pattern “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-78” at codepoint U+28C0.
How do I copy ⣀ for web use?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity provided: ⣀.
What does “dots-78” mean for this symbol?
It refers to a Braille cell pattern where dots 7 and 8 are present (active positions).
Can I place ⣀ using CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. Use the CSS escape \\28C0 or the JavaScript escape \\u{28C0}.