U+28EF "" Braille Pattern Dots-1234678 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 Source: Browser Default

U+28EF "" Braille Pattern Dots-1234678 is a specific cell within the Unicode Braille Patterns block, representing a raised-dot configuration that includes dots in positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 of the standard six or eight-dot Braille matrix, leaving only dot 5 unraised. This character is part of a comprehensive encoding system for Braille used in documents, screen displays, and assistive technology, where each unique pattern corresponds to a letter, contraction, or symbol in various Braille code systems such as English, mathematics, or computer notation. Its visual appearance as a filled cell with a small gap at the bottom center helps distinguish it from other patterns, enabling precise tactile or visual representation for users who read Braille.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
⣯
HTML Hex Encoding
⣯
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA3 0xAF
UTF-16 Encoding
0x28EF
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000028EF
C/C++/Java Escape
\u28ef