U+2873 "⡳" Braille Pattern Dots-12567 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2873 "⡳" Braille Pattern Dots-12567 is a specific visual symbol within the Unicode Braille Patterns block, representing a braille cell where dots in positions 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 are raised, following the standard six-dot braille cell with the addition of dot 7 for the eight-dot braille system. This particular combination of raised dots forms a distinct tactile pattern used in braille writing to represent a letter, contraction, or word sign in languages such as English or other scripts that utilize the eight-dot braille extension, often appearing in digital text or signage where visual representation of braille is necessary. While its primary function is to encode a precise tactile configuration for accessibility, the character also serves as an ornamental graphic in typography or design contexts.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⡳ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⡳ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA1 0xB3 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2873 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002873 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2873 |
Unicode Properties