U+283A "" Braille Pattern Dots-2456 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 Source: Browser Default

U+283A "" Braille Pattern Dots-2456 is a specific braille cell configuration that represents the raised dots at positions two, four, five, and six in a standard six dot braille matrix, creating a pattern that corresponds to the letter "w" in many braille systems. As part of the Unicode Braille Patterns block, this character is used in digital text to encode braille for tactile reading and writing, allowing blind or visually impaired users to access information through screen readers or braille displays. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent representation across platforms, preserving the tactile literacy system for communication and education.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA0 0xBA
UTF-16 Encoding
0x283A
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000283A
C/C++/Java Escape
\u283a