U+281F "⠟" Braille Pattern Dots-12345 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+281F "⠟" Braille Pattern Dots-12345 is a tactile writing symbol in the Braille Patterns block, representing the arrangement dots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 raised in a standard six dot Braille cell. In Unified English Braille, this dot configuration typically corresponds to the letter "q" or the contraction for the word "quite", depending on context. As part of the Unicode standard, this character allows digital representation of Braille text across devices, enabling visually impaired users to read and write using screen readers or refreshable Braille displays.
General Properties
Code Point
U+281F
Name
Braille Pattern Dots-12345
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⠟
HTML Hex Encoding
⠟
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA0 0x9F
UTF-16 Encoding
0x281F
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000281F
C/C++/Java Escape
\u281f
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Braille