U+2849 "⡉" Braille Pattern Dots-147 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+2849 "⡉" Braille Pattern Dots-147 is a specific braille cell configuration within the Unicode standard's Braille Patterns block, representing the raised dots at positions 1, 4, and 7 of the six-dot braille grid. This character is part of the larger set of 256 braille pattern symbols, enabling textual representation of braille in digital formats for accessibility, education, and communication. While its specific meaning can vary depending on the braille language or grade in use, such as representing a particular letter, contraction, or punctuation in English braille, the character itself is purely a geometric pattern of raised dots rendered visually as a small rectangular cell with three filled circles. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that braille text can be accurately encoded, stored, and displayed across different devices and platforms, supporting inclusivity for visually impaired users.

General Properties

Code Point U+2849
Version Added 3.0
Name Braille Pattern Dots-147
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 0xA1 0x89
UTF-16 Encoding 0x2849
UTF-32 Encoding 0x00002849
C/C++/Java Escape \u2849

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