U+2835 "⠵" Braille Pattern Dots-1356 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+2835 "⠵" Braille Pattern Dots-1356 is a braille symbol formed by embossing dots in positions 1, 3, 5, and 6 of the standard six dot braille cell. In Unified English Braille, this character represents the letter "z," while in other braille codes it may represent specific contractions or abbreviations. Its graphical design consists of a raised pattern of these four dots, making it distinguishable from other braille characters by its unique combination of upper and lower cell placements. This character is encoded in the Unicode Braille Patterns block, ensuring consistent digital representation across platforms for accessibility and text to braille conversion systems. As part of the broader braille system, this pattern enables tactile reading for individuals with visual impairments, supporting communication and literacy through a standardized dot matrix.

General Properties

Code Point U+2835
Version Added 3.0
Name Braille Pattern Dots-1356
Block Braille Patterns
General Category Other Symbol
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding ⠵
HTML Hex Encoding ⠵
UTF-8 Encoding 0xE2 0xA0 0xB5
UTF-16 Encoding 0x2835
UTF-32 Encoding 0x00002835
C/C++/Java Escape \u2835

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
NFKC Quick Check Yes
NFKD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type None
Numeric Value NaN
Line Break Alphabetic
Script Braille
Script Extensions Braille
Indic Syllabic Category Other
Pattern Syntax Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Other
Sentence Break Other