Braille Pattern Dots-13568 Braille
⢵ is a Unicode braille pattern (dots 1, 3, 5, 6, 8) used to represent a specific braille cell.
U+28B5
⢵ is a Unicode braille pattern character from the Extended Set 2. It corresponds specifically to dots 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8, making it useful when you need an exact braille cell value. Use it when creating braille-related content, labels, or technical text.
Braille Pattern Dots-13568 Braille Meaning
⢵ represents a specific braille cell pattern defined in Unicode as “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-13568” (U+28B5). In braille systems, each combination of raised dots maps to a letter, number, or sign in a particular braille code. The character itself is the pattern, not a universal meaning across all languages and standards. When you use it, you’re primarily choosing the exact dot arrangement for consistency in braille-rendering workflows, accessibility labels, or typography that depends on the precise cell pattern.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying an exact braille cell pattern for documentation or proofreading
- •Creating accessibility labels or UI text that references a specific braille dot configuration
- •Designing braille-themed graphics or callouts where the dot arrangement must be exact
- •Populating braille-related datasets, spreadsheets, or markup with consistent Unicode patterns
- •Prototyping rendering tests for fonts, browsers, or assistive technologies
Examples
⢵ Braille Pattern Dots-13568
- ⢵The symbol ⢵ corresponds to dots 1-3-5-6-8.
- ⢵Use ⢵ in the braille pattern column for this entry.
- ⢵Label the item with ⢵ to match the required dot layout.
- ⢵In the string, insert ⢵ between brackets: [⢵].
- ⢵For testing, render ⢵ at multiple sizes.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28B5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢵ | |
| HTML Code | ⢵ | |
| CSS | \28B5 |
FAQ
What does the Braille Pattern Dots-13568 braille mean?
⢵ represents a specific braille cell pattern defined in Unicode as “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-13568” (U+28B5). In braille systems, each combination of raised dots maps to a letter, number, or sign in a particular braille code. The character itself is the pattern, not a universal meaning across all languages and standards. When you use it, you’re primarily choosing the exact dot arrangement for consistency in braille-rendering workflows, accessibility labels, or typography that depends on the precise cell pattern.
What Unicode character is ⢵?
⢵ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-13568”, with codepoint U+28B5.
Does ⢵ always mean the same letter or word?
Not by itself. ⢵ defines a dot pattern; the actual letter/sign mapping depends on the braille code being used.
How can I copy ⢵ reliably?
Copy it directly from this page, or use its Unicode codepoint U+28B5 in your text or tooling.
What is the best way to refer to this symbol in code?
Use the character itself or the Unicode escape form: \\u{28B5} in JavaScript (or \\28B5 in CSS escaping).