U+283A · Braille Patterns
Braille Pattern Dots-2456 ⠺
Braille Pattern Dots-2456 is the Unicode character U+283A (official name “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2456”) 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+283A
HTML⠺
⠺U+283A
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+283A | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10298 | |
| HTML (hex) | ⠺ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⠺ | |
| CSS | \283A | |
| JavaScript | \u283A | |
| Python | \u283A | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 A0 BA | |
| UTF-16 | 283A | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%A0%BA |
Character details
| Official name | BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2456 |
|---|---|
| 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
283Athen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “braille pattern dots-2456”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “braille pattern dots-2456”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
283A.
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-2456” or enter
U+283A. - HTML:
⠺ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10298)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⠺?
It is U+283A (BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2456), decimal 10298.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 283A 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-2456”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ⠺ (or ⠺). There is no named entity.