U+2847 "⡇" Braille Pattern Dots-1237 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2847 "⡇" Braille Pattern Dots-1237 is a specific braille cell that represents a raised configuration of dots at positions one, two, three, and seven within the standard six or eight dot braille matrix, with dots numbered from the top left downward and then to the right. This character is part of the Braille Patterns Unicode block, which encodes the tactile writing system used by visually impaired individuals, and its visual appearance consists of raised bumps in a two by four grid. In certain braille standards, this pattern may correspond to a specific letter, contraction, or punctuation mark, depending on the language or grade of braille being used. The character is included in the Unicode standard to facilitate digital encoding and exchange of braille text across different systems and platforms, ensuring consistency in representing tactile reading material.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⡇ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⡇ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA1 0x87 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2847 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002847 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2847 |
Unicode Properties