Braille Pattern Dots-3456 Braille
⠼ is a standard Braille pattern for dots 3-4-5-6 (U+283C).
U+283C
⠼ (Braille pattern dots 3-4-5-6) is a standard Braille character with a dedicated Unicode code point. It’s commonly used as a sign within Braille text to indicate that the following cells should be interpreted in a specific way.
Braille Pattern Dots-3456 Braille Meaning
⠼ is Unicode character U+283C, named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-3456.” As a Braille pattern, it represents the specific dot configuration (dots 3, 4, 5, and 6). In practice, this cell is typically treated as a Braille indicator rather than a standalone letter. Depending on the Braille system and context, it signals that subsequent characters should be read using an alternate interpretation (for example, switching to a numeric/binary-style reading mode in Braille standards). If you’re rendering Braille, ensure your font/support and any surrounding Braille context match your intended interpretation.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying Braille indicator cells in accessible text content
- •Testing Braille rendering in web pages, documents, or apps
- •Labeling UI elements or templates that include Braille patterns
- •Creating examples for tutorials about Braille dot configurations
- •Designing symbol palettes for Braille character reference sheets
Examples
⠼ Braille Pattern Dots-3456
- ⠼⠼ 123
- ⠼Example: ⠼ followed by digits
- ⠼Use ⠼ before number text in your Braille sample
- ⠼Braille pattern test: ⠼
- ⠼In a walkthrough, show ⠼ as an indicator cell
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+283C | |
| HTML Entity | ⠼ | |
| HTML Code | ⠼ | |
| CSS | \283C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10300 | |
| Decimal | 10300 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-3456 Braille (⠼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10300 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 283C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 283C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 283c, 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-3456 braille mean?
⠼ is Unicode character U+283C, named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-3456.” As a Braille pattern, it represents the specific dot configuration (dots 3, 4, 5, and 6). In practice, this cell is typically treated as a Braille indicator rather than a standalone letter. Depending on the Braille system and context, it signals that subsequent characters should be read using an alternate interpretation (for example, switching to a numeric/binary-style reading mode in Braille standards). If you’re rendering Braille, ensure your font/support and any surrounding Braille context match your intended interpretation.
What is the Unicode code point for ⠼?
⠼ is U+283C (Unicode name: BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-3456).
How can I copy ⠼ using HTML or CSS?
HTML entity: ⠼ (given as ⠼). CSS escape: \283C.
Does ⠼ always mean the same thing everywhere?
It’s a specific dot pattern, but its interpretation in Braille text depends on context and the Braille system you’re using.
Why doesn’t ⠼ look right on my device?
Braille rendering depends on font and Unicode support. Try a different font or confirm the text is truly using U+283C.