U+2871 "⡱" Braille Pattern Dots-1567 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2871 "⡱" Braille Pattern Dots-1567 is a tactile writing symbol used in the Braille system, representing a specific combination of raised dots: dots 1, 5, 6, and 7 in the standard six or eight dot Braille cell. This pattern is part of the Braille Patterns Unicode block, which encodes all possible dot configurations for both six dot and eight dot Braille, allowing for digital representation of Braille text across languages and mathematical notations. In various Braille systems, this particular dot configuration may correspond to a specific letter, contraction, or punctuation mark depending on the language or context, such as representing the letter "g" in some eight dot Braille adaptations. The character appears as a visual placeholder on screen for those who can see it, but its primary purpose is to enable accurate electronic storage, display, and transmission of Braille for visually impaired users.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⡱ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⡱ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA1 0xB1 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2871 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002871 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2871 |
Unicode Properties