U+28BF "⢿" Braille Pattern Dots-1234568 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+28BF "⢿" Braille Pattern Dots-1234568 is a specific cell within the Unicode Braille Patterns block, representing a tactile dot configuration used in braille writing systems. This particular pattern comprises dots located at positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 of the standard six or eight dot braille cell, omitting only dot 7. As a graphic symbol, it corresponds to a raised dot arrangement that can be employed in computer interfaces, accessibility tools, or linguistic notations to signify a specific letter, contraction, or character in various braille codes depending on the language or context. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent digital representation across platforms for users who rely on braille displays or need to encode braille text.

General Properties

Code Point U+28BF
Version Added 3.0
Name Braille Pattern Dots-1234568
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 0xA2 0xBF
UTF-16 Encoding 0x28BF
UTF-32 Encoding 0x000028BF
C/C++/Java Escape \u28bf

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