U+28F7 "⣷" Braille Pattern Dots-1235678 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+28F7 "⣷" Braille Pattern Dots-1235678 is a specific cell within the Unicode Braille Patterns block, representing a tactile configuration used in the Braille writing system for the visually impaired. This particular dot pattern includes raised dots at positions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the 2x4 matrix, omitting only dot 4, and it is often utilized as part of a multi-cell sequence to represent letters, contractions, or punctuation in various Braille codes. In the unified international Braille system, the character can correspond to a specific value or symbol depending on the language or context, such as being a component in forming the letter "x" or a specialized sign in mathematical or musical Braille notation. Its inclusion in Unicode allows for digital representation and interchange of Braille text across computers and devices, ensuring accessibility and consistent rendering in electronic documents and software.

General Properties

Code Point U+28F7
Version Added 3.0
Name Braille Pattern Dots-1235678
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 0xA3 0xB7
UTF-16 Encoding 0x28F7
UTF-32 Encoding 0x000028F7
C/C++/Java Escape \u28f7

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