U+2897 "⢗" Braille Pattern Dots-12358 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2897 "⢗" Braille Pattern Dots-12358 is a specific dot configuration within the Braille Patterns block, representing a raised combination of dots 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 in the standard six or eight dot braille cell. Unlike traditional six dot braille which uses columns of three dots, this eight dot pattern extends the cell vertically, often employed in specialized braille systems for computer notation, mathematics, or foreign languages to represent unique characters, graphemes, or formatting commands. As a graphic symbol, it has no inherent linguistic meaning on its own but serves as a functional component within adaptive technology or braille translation software, enabling precise digital representation of tactile braille outputs.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2897
Name
Braille Pattern Dots-12358
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⢗
HTML Hex Encoding
⢗
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA2 0x97
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2897
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002897
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2897
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Braille