U+2801 · Braille Patterns
Braille Pattern Dots-1 ⠁
Braille Pattern Dots-1 is the Unicode character U+2801 (official name “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1”) from the Braille Patterns block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s braille patterns collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+2801
HTML⠁
⠁U+2801
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2801 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10241 | |
| HTML (hex) | ⠁ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⠁ | |
| CSS | \2801 | |
| JavaScript | \u2801 | |
| Python | \u2801 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 A0 81 | |
| UTF-16 | 2801 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%A0%81 |
Character details
| Official name | BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1 |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Braille Patterns |
| General category | Other Symbol (So) |
| SymbolHero category | Braille Patterns |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⠁
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2801then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “braille pattern dots-1”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “braille pattern dots-1”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2801.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “braille pattern dots-1” or enter
U+2801. - HTML:
⠁ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10241)
Similar braille patterns
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⠁?
It is U+2801 (BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1), decimal 10241.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2801 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “braille pattern dots-1”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ⠁ (or ⠁). There is no named entity.