U+2831 "⠱" Braille Pattern Dots-156 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2831 "⠱" Braille Pattern Dots-156 is a specific cell in the 8 dot braille system, where the raised dots are positioned at the top left, middle left, and bottom right of the standard six dot grid, specifically incorporating dots 1, 5, and 6. In many braille codes, such as Unified English Braille, this pattern is used to represent the letter "w" or, in some contexts, a contraction or a punctuation mark, depending on the language and the specific braille standard being applied. As part of the Unicode Braille Patterns block, it allows for digital representation and transmission of braille text across platforms, enabling accessible communication for visually impaired users.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2831
Name
Braille Pattern Dots-156
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⠱
HTML Hex Encoding
⠱
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA0 0xB1
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2831
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002831
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2831
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Braille