Braille Pattern Dots-15 Braille
⠑ is the Braille pattern for dots 1 and 5, encoded as U+2811.
U+2811
⠑ is a Unicode braille character named BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-15. It’s useful when you need a specific tactile/braille-dot pattern in text. You can copy it directly or use its codepoint escapes in web and software projects.
Braille Pattern Dots-15 Braille Meaning
⠑ is the braille pattern made from dots 1 and 5 (Unicode name: BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-15, code point U+2811). As a “pattern” character, it represents a specific dot configuration rather than a fully labeled word or sentence by itself. In practice, people use braille-pattern characters to construct or display custom braille visuals, indicate tactile structure, or represent dot layouts in digital documents. Depending on the context, it may be used as part of a larger braille representation where other patterns combine to form letters, formatting, or teaching materials.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific braille dot pattern in a digital document or UI
- •Building custom braille visuals for accessibility or instructional content
- •Representing braille patterns in plain-text mockups or design prototypes
- •Using the character in web pages where braille dot diagrams are needed
- •Embedding the exact dot configuration in software logs, labels, or datasets
Examples
⠑ Braille Pattern Dots-15
- ⠑Dot pattern: ⠑
- ⠑Braille cells to compare: ⠑ ⠢ ⠴
- ⠑Example output for U+2811: ⠑
- ⠑Teach the layout: ⠑ (dots 1 and 5)
- ⠑UI label showing braille pattern ⠑
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2811 | |
| HTML Entity | ⠑ | |
| HTML Code | ⠑ | |
| CSS | \2811 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10257 | |
| Decimal | 10257 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-15 Braille (⠑)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10257 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2811 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2811. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2811, 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 is the Unicode code point for ⠑?
⠑ is U+2811 (Unicode name: BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-15).
How do I copy ⠑ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⠑
What CSS escape should I use for ⠑?
Use the CSS escape: \\2811.
What does “Dots-15” mean for this character?
It indicates the braille pattern with dots 1 and 5 set in the cell.