U+283A "⠺" Braille Pattern Dots-2456 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
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.
General Properties
Code Point
U+283A
Name
Braille Pattern Dots-2456
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⠺
HTML Hex Encoding
⠺
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA0 0xBA
UTF-16 Encoding
0x283A
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000283A
C/C++/Java Escape
\u283a
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Braille