Braille Pattern Dots-346 Braille
⠬ is the Braille pattern for dots 3, 4, and 6, encoded as U+282C.
U+282C
⠬ is a Unicode braille symbol known as “Braille Pattern Dots-346.” It’s part of the standard braille block and can be copied into text or code. Use it when you need the exact braille pattern rather than a letter shorthand.
Braille Pattern Dots-346 Braille Meaning
⠬ represents the braille cell with raised dots in positions 3, 4, and 6 (dots-346). In Unicode, this is labeled as “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-346” at codepoint U+282C. Braille patterns are often used directly in digital braille contexts, accessibility content, and character rendering tests. Depending on the braille language or mapping standard, the same dot pattern can correspond to different letters or contractions, but the symbol itself specifically identifies the dot arrangement. When you need the exact cell shape, copying this character ensures consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact braille cell (dots-346) into accessibility or braille text content
- •Building or testing digital braille interfaces and rendering pipelines
- •Representing a specific braille pattern in documentation or character mapping tables
- •Creating UI elements that display braille dot layouts consistently
- •Using Unicode braille patterns in localized or educational materials
Examples
⠬ Braille Pattern Dots-346
- ⠬Braille cell: ⠬
- ⠬Test character ⠬ in your font preview.
- ⠬Unicode U+282C: ⠬
- ⠬Dots-346 pattern: ⠬
- ⠬Accessibility example uses ⠬
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+282C | |
| HTML Entity | ⠬ | |
| HTML Code | ⠬ | |
| CSS | \282C |
FAQ
What does ⠬ stand for?
⠬ is the Unicode braille pattern “Dots-346,” meaning raised dots in positions 3, 4, and 6.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ⠬?
The symbol ⠬ is U+282C.
How can I copy ⠬ correctly?
Copy the character directly (⠬) from this page, or use the provided escapes like CSS \\282C or JavaScript \\u{282C}.
Does ⠬ always map to the same letter?
The symbol always represents the same dot pattern (dots 3, 4, and 6), but its letter meaning depends on the specific braille mapping/language standard you are using.