Braille Pattern Dots-245 Braille
⠚ is a Unicode Braille pattern character representing dots 2, 4, and 5.
U+281A
⠚ is a Braille pattern block character defined by its dot layout. It’s commonly used when you need to display or reference a specific Braille cell in text.
Braille Pattern Dots-245 Braille Meaning
⠚ is “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-245” (Unicode U+281A). It represents a single Braille cell with dots in positions 2, 4, and 5. In practice, this character is used when you want to show the exact dot configuration rather than writing with full Braille words. Designers and developers may use it for tactile-style iconography, UI labeling, testing, or documenting Braille-related layouts. Because Braille patterns are dot-structure characters, their visual meaning is tied to the exact dot set shown by the Unicode code point.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific Braille cell in documentation or tutorials
- •Prototyping Braille-style indicators in UI mockups
- •Using Unicode Braille patterns in data labels or legends
- •Testing font rendering for Braille pattern characters
- •Referencing a Braille dot pattern in accessibility-related materials
Examples
⠚ Braille pattern dots-245
- ⠚Dot pattern reference: ⠚ (dots 245).
- ⠚This label uses ⠚ to show a specific Braille cell.
- ⠚In the legend, ⠚ indicates the 2-4-5 dot layout.
- ⠚Render check: does ⠚ appear correctly in this font?
- ⠚Braille cell: ⠚
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+281A | |
| HTML Entity | ⠚ | |
| HTML Code | ⠚ | |
| CSS | \281A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10266 | |
| Decimal | 10266 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-245 Braille (⠚)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10266 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 281A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 281A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 281a, 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 ⠚ stand for?
⠚ is the Unicode Braille pattern DOTS-245, meaning dots 2, 4, and 5 are raised in that cell.
How do I copy ⠚ into my website or app?
You can paste the character directly, or use its code point/escapes: HTML numeric entity ⠚, CSS \\281A, or JavaScript \\u{281A}.
Will ⠚ look the same across fonts?
It should render as a Braille pattern character, but the exact visual shape can vary slightly by font and platform support.
Is ⠚ the same as writing braille words?
Not exactly—⠚ shows a specific dot pattern in one Braille cell. Braille words typically require multiple cells arranged according to the Braille reading system.