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U+2838 · Braille Patterns

Braille Pattern Dots-456

Braille Pattern Dots-456 is the Unicode character U+2838 (official name “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-456”) 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+2838
HTML
U+2838

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2838
Decimal10296
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2838
JavaScript\u2838
Python\u2838
UTF-8 bytesE2 A0 B8
UTF-162838
URL-encoded%E2%A0%B8

Character details

Official nameBRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-456
Unicode blockBraille Patterns
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryBraille Patterns
EmojiNo

How to type ⠸

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2838 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “braille pattern dots-456”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “braille pattern dots-456”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2838.

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-456” or enter U+2838.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(10296)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⠸?

It is U+2838 (BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-456), decimal 10296.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2838 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-456”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ⠸ (or ⠸). There is no named entity.