U+28C1 "" Braille Pattern Dots-178 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 Source: Browser Default

U+28C1 "" Braille Pattern Dots-178 is a specific cell within the Unicode Braille Patterns block, representing a tactile reading configuration used primarily in braille writing systems. This character encodes the raised dots at positions one, seven, and eight in the standard 2x4 braille grid, which corresponds to a particular letter, contraction, or punctuation mark depending on the braille standard being used, such as Unified English Braille or other national codes. As part of the broader braille character set, it enables digital representation and display of braille text on screens, supporting accessibility for visually impaired users across computing and communication platforms.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
⣁
HTML Hex Encoding
⣁
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA3 0x81
UTF-16 Encoding
0x28C1
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000028C1
C/C++/Java Escape
\u28c1