Braille Pattern Dots-1368 Braille
⢥ is the Unicode Braille pattern for dots 1, 3, 6, and 8 (U+28A5).
U+28A5
⢥ is a Unicode character in the Braille Patterns block. It represents a specific dot configuration rather than a punctuation mark or emoji. You can copy it directly or use its code point in HTML/CSS for consistent rendering.
Braille Pattern Dots-1368 Braille Meaning
⢥ is “Braille Pattern Dots-1368” (Unicode U+28A5). Like other braille pattern characters, it encodes a visual arrangement of raised-dot positions: dots 1, 3, 6, and 8 are present. In practice, this character is mainly used when you need a precise braille dot pattern displayed in text, such as in accessibility-related demonstrations, typographic mockups, or UI content where a braille cell must be shown exactly. Because braille can be used for many different languages and conventions, this character is best understood as a dot-pattern glyph rather than a guaranteed translation to a specific word on its own.
Common uses
- •Displaying a specific braille dot pattern in a design or layout
- •Building accessibility or documentation mockups that show braille cells
- •Using as a visual marker in educational or reference content
- •Representing braille patterns in plain-text prototypes or UI text
- •Inserting the character via code point in HTML, CSS, or scripts
Examples
⢥ Braille Pattern Dots-1368
- ⢥The reference cell shows ⢥ for dots 1-3-6-8.
- ⢥In the braille table, ⢥ corresponds to that exact dot layout.
- ⢥Use ⢥ when you need the 1, 3, 6, and 8 dots shown.
- ⢥Our prototype displays ⢥ as part of the braille pattern legend.
- ⢥Copy ⢥ into your document to reproduce the same braille glyph.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢥ | |
| HTML Code | ⢥ | |
| CSS | \28A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10405 | |
| Decimal | 10405 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-1368 Braille (⢥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10405 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28a5, 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 the Unicode Braille pattern “Dots-1368”, indicating a braille cell with dots 1, 3, 6, and 8 set.
What is the Unicode code point for ⢥?
The code point for ⢥ is U+28A5.
How can I copy ⢥ reliably in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⢥.
Will ⢥ look the same on every device?
It should render consistently when supported by the active font and platform, but braille glyphs may vary if a device lacks appropriate font support.