Braille Pattern Dots-2368 Braille
⢦ represents a specific Unicode Braille braille pattern: dots 2, 3, 6, and 8.
U+28A6
⢦ is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It’s defined as “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2368” (U+28A6). Use it when you need a precise braille-pattern glyph in text.
Braille Pattern Dots-2368 Braille Meaning
⢦ is a Braille pattern cell where the raised dots correspond to positions 2, 3, 6, and 8 (as specified by its Unicode name “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2368”). Braille pattern characters are commonly used to represent dot configurations in plain text, such as in accessibility-related drafts, typography mockups, or specialized notation systems. Because the glyph is tied to a specific dot arrangement, it’s also useful when you need consistent rendering across platforms that support this Unicode character.
Common uses
- •Accessibility and documentation drafts that require exact braille dot configurations
- •Typography and UI mockups using Unicode Braille pattern cells for layout testing
- •Linguistic or notation materials that reference braille dot groupings in text
- •Technical writing and spec notes where exact Unicode characters must be shown
- •Programmatic text generation for braille-related symbols in Unicode-aware systems
Examples
⢦ Braille Pattern Dots-2368
- ⢦Symbol: ⢦ (U+28A6)
- ⢦Braille pattern dots: 2, 3, 6, 8 → ⢦
- ⢦Unicode escape example: \\u{28A6}
- ⢦Use the glyph ⢦ when listing dot configurations
- ⢦Test rendering for ⢦ in your editor
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28A6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢦ | |
| HTML Code | ⢦ | |
| CSS | \28A6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10406 | |
| Decimal | 10406 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-2368 Braille (⢦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10406 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28A6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28A6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28a6, 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-2368 braille mean?
⢦ is a Braille pattern cell where the raised dots correspond to positions 2, 3, 6, and 8 (as specified by its Unicode name “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2368”). Braille pattern characters are commonly used to represent dot configurations in plain text, such as in accessibility-related drafts, typography mockups, or specialized notation systems. Because the glyph is tied to a specific dot arrangement, it’s also useful when you need consistent rendering across platforms that support this Unicode character.
What Unicode character is ⢦?
⢦ is the Unicode character “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2368” at code point U+28A6.
How do I copy ⢦ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⢦
What do the dots “2368” mean for this symbol?
They specify the raised braille dot positions in the cell: dots 2, 3, 6, and 8.
Is ⢦ the same as a braille letter or word?
No. It’s a braille pattern dot configuration character, not a specific contracted letter/word symbol by itself.