Braille Pattern Dots-12568 Braille
⢳ is a Braille pattern character (U+28B3) useful for signs, mockups, and symbol displays.
U+28B3
⢳ is a Unicode Braille pattern character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12568” (U+28B3). It’s often used when you need a compact, text-based Braille dot graphic.
Braille Pattern Dots-12568 Braille Meaning
⢳ represents a specific Braille dot layout: dots 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 (Unicode name “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12568”, code point U+28B3). In practice, this character is used as a visual building block—e.g., to illustrate Braille cells in documentation, design mockups, or UI elements where actual Braille text isn’t required. It’s not a general “Braille” icon; it specifically encodes that dot configuration. Use it wherever you need that exact dot pattern, such as labeled diagrams, learning materials, or icon-style representations.
Common uses
- •Showing an exact Braille cell pattern in educational or reference materials
- •Building icons or glyph-like UI elements that visually reference Braille dots
- •Creating accessibility-focused mockups and design prototypes
- •Annotating diagrams where you need a text character for dot layouts
- •Typography and Unicode testing for Braille pattern rendering
Examples
⢳ Braille Pattern Dots 1-2-5-6-8
- ⢳Braille pattern: ⢳ (U+28B3)
- ⢳Diagram cell: ⢳
- ⢳Dot layout example ⢳ for reference
- ⢳Use ⢳ in your mockup to indicate dots 12568
- ⢳Unicode test: ⢳
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28B3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢳ | |
| HTML Code | ⢳ | |
| CSS | \28B3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10419 | |
| Decimal | 10419 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-12568 Braille (⢳)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10419 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28B3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28B3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28b3, 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 the Braille Pattern Dots-12568 braille mean?
⢳ represents a specific Braille dot layout: dots 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 (Unicode name “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12568”, code point U+28B3). In practice, this character is used as a visual building block—e.g., to illustrate Braille cells in documentation, design mockups, or UI elements where actual Braille text isn’t required. It’s not a general “Braille” icon; it specifically encodes that dot configuration. Use it wherever you need that exact dot pattern, such as labeled diagrams, learning materials, or icon-style representations.
What Unicode character is ⢳?
⢳ is the Unicode Braille pattern character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-12568” with code point U+28B3.
How do I copy ⢳ reliably on the web?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⢳.
Does ⢳ correspond to a specific Braille letter?
⢳ specifically encodes the dot layout (dots 1, 2, 5, 6, 8). Mapping that pattern to a particular letter depends on the Braille encoding/system you’re using.
Can I use ⢳ in JavaScript?
Yes. You can use the JavaScript escape form: \\u{28B3}.