Braille Pattern Dots-23456 Braille
⠾ is a Unicode Braille pattern representing raised dots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
U+283E
⠾ (U+283E) is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It represents a specific arrangement of raised braille dots. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes in web projects.
Braille Pattern Dots-23456 Braille Meaning
⠾ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23456” (U+283E, HTML entity ⠾). It encodes a Braille cell with dots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 raised (with dot 1 absent). Like other Braille pattern blocks, this symbol is mainly used for representing the physical dot layout itself rather than for a single universal letter or word in plain text. In practice, it can be used to display or label Braille patterns, describe tactile dot configurations, or include Braille glyphs in digital documents, accessibility-related prototypes, and typographic sets.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific Braille dot configuration in educational materials
- •Labeling Braille pattern diagrams or tables in documentation
- •Using Braille glyphs in accessible UI mockups and design systems
- •Typing or pasting a Braille pattern into content that references tactile layouts
- •Embedding the symbol in web pages using Unicode-safe fonts
Examples
⠾ Braille pattern dots-23456
- ⠾Dots 2-3-4-5-6: ⠾
- ⠾Braille pattern U+283E: ⠾
- ⠾See the diagram for dots 23456 → ⠾
- ⠾The pattern without dot 1 is ⠾
- ⠾Unicode Braille dots-23456 character: ⠾
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+283E | |
| HTML Entity | ⠾ | |
| HTML Code | ⠾ | |
| CSS | \283E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10302 | |
| Decimal | 10302 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-23456 Braille (⠾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10302 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 283E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 283E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 283e, 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?
It represents the Braille pattern “dots-23456”, meaning dots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are raised (dot 1 is not).
What is the Unicode code point for ⠾?
The Unicode code point is U+283E.
How do I copy ⠾ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⠾.
Can I use ⠾ in JavaScript?
Yes. Use the escape \\u{283E} (as provided by the symbol data).