Braille Pattern Dots-23 Braille
⠆ is the Unicode Braille pattern for dots 2 and 3.
U+2806
⠆ is a Unicode Braille pattern character labeled “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23.” It represents the Braille cell where dots 2 and 3 are raised. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes in code.
Braille Pattern Dots-23 Braille Meaning
⠆ corresponds to the Unicode character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23” (U+2806). In Braille notation, the dots in a 2×3 cell can be combined to form patterns, and “dots-23” indicates that dot positions 2 and 3 are raised while the other dot positions are not. The character itself is primarily used as a visual building block or for showing/encoding specific Braille dot configurations. By itself, the character is not a complete word; its interpretation depends on the Braille system or mapping you’re using in your document or application.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific Braille dot pattern in a UI or preview panel
- •Annotating accessibility or typography examples that show Braille cell shapes
- •Labelling steps in a Braille learning or transcription tool
- •Including Braille patterns in multilingual content where exact dot configurations matter
- •Generating or testing text rendering for Unicode Braille characters
Examples
⠆ Braille Pattern Dots-23
- ⠆Dots 2+3 pattern: ⠆
- ⠆Preview cell ⠆ before applying a mapping.
- ⠆The Unicode character for DOTS-23 is ⠆.
- ⠆Braille preview: ⠆ ⠆ ⠆
- ⠆Use ⠆ to represent dots 2 and 3.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2806 | |
| HTML Entity | ⠆ | |
| HTML Code | ⠆ | |
| CSS | \2806 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10246 | |
| Decimal | 10246 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-23 Braille (⠆)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10246 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2806 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2806. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2806, 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 the Unicode Braille pattern “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23,” meaning dots 2 and 3 are raised in a Braille cell.
How do I copy ⠆ into my text or design tool?
Copy the character directly from this page (⠆). It is the Unicode character U+2806.
What is the HTML code for ⠆?
The HTML entity is ⠆.
How can I use ⠆ in code (CSS or JavaScript)?
Use CSS escape \\2806 or JavaScript escape \\u{2806}.