Braille Pattern Dots-34 Braille
⠌ is the Unicode braille pattern for dots 3 and 4.
U+280C
⠌ (Braille Pattern Dots-34) is a standard braille pattern character used in Unicode text. You can copy it directly or insert it using its Unicode code point. It’s commonly used when rendering braille layouts, labels, or educational material.
Braille Pattern Dots-34 Braille Meaning
⠌ is the braille pattern corresponding to dots 3 and 4. As a “pattern” character, it represents a specific arrangement of raised braille cells rather than a full, language-specific word by itself. In practice, it’s used when people need to display or prototype braille dot structures accurately—such as in accessibility-related content, instructional diagrams, or testing braille-capable rendering. When composing braille text, the exact meaning can depend on the broader braille encoding system being used (for example, whether dots are mapped according to a specific grade or notation). For simple dot-layout displays, ⠌ is best understood as the dots-34 cell.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific braille dot-cell layout in educational or accessibility materials
- •Prototyping braille UI elements, labels, or mockups in digital design
- •Building test strings for fonts, renderers, or braille-related components
- •Creating instructional diagrams that show which dots are raised
- •Using the symbol as a reference marker in documents discussing braille cell patterns
Examples
⠌ Braille Pattern Dots-34
- ⠌“Here is dot placement: ⠌.”
- ⠌“Dots 3 and 4 are represented by ⠌.”
- ⠌“Braille test cell: ⠌ ⠁ ⠃.”
- ⠌“Instructional diagram—cell ⠌ indicates the 3/4 pattern.”
- ⠌“Use ⠌ to reference this exact braille configuration.”
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+280C | |
| HTML Entity | ⠌ | |
| HTML Code | ⠌ | |
| CSS | \280C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10252 | |
| Decimal | 10252 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-34 Braille (⠌)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10252 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 280C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 280C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 280c, 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 the Braille Pattern Dots-34 braille mean?
⠌ is the braille pattern corresponding to dots 3 and 4. As a “pattern” character, it represents a specific arrangement of raised braille cells rather than a full, language-specific word by itself. In practice, it’s used when people need to display or prototype braille dot structures accurately—such as in accessibility-related content, instructional diagrams, or testing braille-capable rendering. When composing braille text, the exact meaning can depend on the broader braille encoding system being used (for example, whether dots are mapped according to a specific grade or notation). For simple dot-layout displays, ⠌ is best understood as the dots-34 cell.
What Unicode character is ⠌?
⠌ is Unicode U+280C, named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-34”.
How do I copy ⠌ for use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⠌ (or the hex form: ⠌).
Is ⠌ a braille word?
No. ⠌ is a braille pattern cell (dots 3 and 4). Its role in a full braille word depends on the specific braille encoding or mapping you apply.
Will ⠌ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font and braille/pattern support. If your text appears as a placeholder, try a Unicode-capable font that supports the Braille Patterns block.