Invisible character guide
Braille Blank (U+2800) Copy & Paste
Copy Braille Blank (⠀, U+2800) in one click. This empty-looking Braille character is not an ordinary space. Check what you copied or generate several blanks at once.
Braille Blank · U+2800
Copy Braille Pattern Blank (U+2800)
Copy one Braille Blank (U+2800) in a click. Its official name is Braille Pattern Blank. It looks empty but is not an ordinary keyboard space.
Character
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Unicode
U+2800
Name
Braille Pattern Blank
Category
So — Other Symbol
UTF-8
E2 A0 80
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What Is Braille Pattern Blank?
Braille Pattern Blank (U+2800) represents a Braille cell with no raised dots. It is part of the Braille Patterns group of Unicode characters. It usually looks empty, but it is not the same character as the space you type on your keyboard. Some apps remove regular spaces while keeping U+2800.
In many fonts, Braille Blank takes up space without showing a visible mark. Its appearance can vary between devices and apps. Unlike Zero Width Space (U+200B), it normally adds width to text.
Want to create a blank-looking display name? Try the Invisible Name Generator. To compare other invisible-looking characters, see other invisible characters.
Braille Blank Unicode and HTML Codes
Need to use Braille Blank in HTML or code? The buttons below copy written codes such as \\u2800). To copy the actual invisible-looking character instead, use the main button at the top of the page.
| Official Name | BRAILLE PATTERN BLANK |
|---|---|
| Unicode Code Point | U+2800 |
| Decimal | 10240 |
| Character | ⠀ |
| Unicode Block | Braille Patterns |
| General Category | So — Other Symbol |
| Script | Braille |
| White_Space Property | No |
| UTF-8 | E2 A0 80 |
| HTML Decimal | ⠀ |
| HTML Hex | ⠀ |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2800 |
| Python | \u2800 |
| URL Encoding | %E2%A0%80 |
| NFKC Normalization | Unchanged |
Official Name
BRAILLE PATTERN BLANKUnicode
U+2800Decimal
10240HTML Decimal
⠀HTML Hex
⠀JavaScript / JSON
\u2800Python
\u2800UTF-8
E2 A0 80URL Encoding
%E2%A0%80JavaScript example
const brailleBlank = "\u2800"; // Confirm the code point console.log(brailleBlank.codePointAt(0)); // 10240 // It is not a regular space console.log(brailleBlank === " "); // false // String.trim() does not remove it console.log(brailleBlank.trim().length); // 1 // Generate 10 Braille Blank characters const text = brailleBlank.repeat(10);
Character preview: [⠀]. The brackets show where the character is. Its appearance may differ in other apps.
Braille Blank vs Hangul Filler vs Zero Width Space
Braille Blank (U+2800) and Hangul Filler (U+3164) both look blank on many screens, but they are different characters. Choose Zero Width Space (U+200B) if you need a possible line break without a visible gap, or choose Hangul Filler (U+3164) if you specifically need U+3164. You can compare more characters using the link above.
| Character | Unicode | Type | How it differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braille Blank | U+2800 | So — Other Symbol | A Braille cell with no raised dots. Often looks blank but takes up space. |
| Hangul Filler | U+3164 | Lo — Other Letter | A different character that often looks blank, but is not a Braille symbol. |
| Zero Width Space | U+200B | Cf — Format | Adds a place where long text can wrap, without a visible gap. |
| Regular Space | U+0020 | Zs — Space Separator | The space you type with your keyboard. Some apps remove it but keep U+2800. |
An app may accept U+3164 but reject U+2800, or the other way around. Try the character in the app where you want to use it, and check whether it remains after saving.
These characters are not always interchangeable. Even if copying succeeds, a website can still remove or reject a blank-looking character in a name or message.
How to Copy Braille Blank on Mobile
Open this page in Safari on iPhone or Chrome on Android. Tap Copy Braille Blank, paste into the Check Your Copied Braille Blank box above, then tap Verify Paste. If U+2800 is found, try pasting it into your chosen app.
If the copy button does not work, select the character in the copy box at the top and copy it manually. Some apps may still remove it after you paste or save.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braille Blank (U+2800)?
Braille Blank, officially called Braille Pattern Blank (U+2800), represents a Braille cell with no raised dots. It often looks blank, but it is a real Unicode character rather than an ordinary space.
How do I copy and paste Braille Blank?
Select Copy Braille Blank near the top of this page, paste into the Check Your Copied Braille Blank box, then select Verify Paste. The same steps work on iPhone and Android.
Is Braille Blank a real space?
No. A regular keyboard space is U+0020, while Braille Blank is U+2800. Apps may treat the two differently, so a field that removes ordinary spaces can still keep Braille Blank.
Does Braille Blank have zero width?
No. Braille Blank (U+2800) usually takes up space even though it looks empty. Its exact appearance depends on the font and app.
What is the difference between Braille Blank and Hangul Filler?
Both can look blank, but they are not the same character. Braille Blank (U+2800) is a symbol; Hangul Filler (U+3164) is classified as a letter. An app may accept one and reject the other.
Can I use Braille Blank in usernames or messages?
Sometimes. Some apps accept Braille Blank in display names or messages, while others remove it or refuse to save it. For more blank-looking name options, try the Invisible Name Generator.
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