Braille Pattern Dots-124568 Braille
⢻ represents a specific braille dot arrangement: dots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8.
U+28BB
⢻ (U+28BB) is a Braille pattern character. It’s defined by the dot layout 124568. You can copy it for labels, UI mockups, or text-based symbol displays.
Braille Pattern Dots-124568 Braille Meaning
⢻ is a Unicode Braille pattern character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-124568” (U+28BB). As a braille pattern, it specifies which dots are raised in a cell. Because braille patterns can be used to represent different characters or tactile meanings depending on a specific braille code, the safest interpretation is the physical dot configuration itself. In practice, designers and developers often use this kind of character to display or prototype braille layouts, annotate accessible content, or include consistent dot-pattern glyphs in plain text.
Common uses
- •Prototyping braille dot diagrams in UI mockups and documentation
- •Labeling or annotating accessible text experiments and accessibility testing
- •Creating consistent dot-pattern visuals in plain-text forms or spreadsheets
- •Writing templates or style guides that reference specific braille patterns
- •Using the character as a marker in symbol pickers and character reference lists
Examples
⢻ Braille Pattern Dots 1-2-4-5-6-8
- ⢻Braille dots 1-2-4-5-6-8: ⢻
- ⢻Pattern reference: ⢻ (U+28BB)
- ⢻Use this cell layout for the label: ⢻
- ⢻Dot chart entry for 124568: ⢻
- ⢻Symbol check: ⢻ matches your expected braille pattern
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28BB | |
| HTML Entity | ⢻ | |
| HTML Code | ⢻ | |
| CSS | \28BB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10427 | |
| Decimal | 10427 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-124568 Braille (⢻)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10427 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28BB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28BB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28bb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⢻ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ⢻ mean?
⢻ is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It specifically represents the dot layout dots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 (BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-124568).
What are the Unicode and HTML details for this symbol?
Unicode code point is U+28BB. The HTML entity is ⢻, the CSS escape is \\28BB, and the JavaScript escape is \\u{28BB}.
Can I use this symbol to display a braille letter?
It depends on the braille code you’re using. ⢻ directly describes a dot pattern; mapping that pattern to a braille letter or meaning requires the appropriate braille convention.
How can I copy ⢻ reliably in code?
Use the Unicode character ⢻ directly when possible, or copy the code point references: U+28BB, ⢻, \\28BB (CSS), or \\u{28BB} (JavaScript).