Braille Pattern Dots-34568 Braille
⢼ is a Unicode Braille pattern character for dots 3-4-5-6-8 (Braille dots-34568).
U+28BC
⢼ is the Unicode character named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-34568” (U+28BC). It’s part of the Braille Patterns block and can be used wherever dot-pattern symbols are needed. Copy it directly or use the provided escapes in code.
Braille Pattern Dots-34568 Braille Meaning
⢼ (U+28BC) represents a specific Braille cell pattern: dots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 are raised (dots-34568). In practice, this character is most useful when you need a visual representation of that exact dot combination—such as UI elements, labeled icons, typography experiments, or text-based layouts that use Braille-like patterns. It does not reliably convey a single widely recognized word or letter on its own, since Braille reading depends on how patterns are interpreted in a particular Braille system. Treat it as a dot-pattern glyph rather than a universal Braille meaning.
Common uses
- •Designing icon-like labels using a specific Braille dot pattern
- •Creating UI indicators or checkmarks in a Braille-pattern style
- •Using exact dot-pattern glyphs in typographic or layout mockups
- •Annotating content with tactile-style dot representations
- •Rendering dot-pattern symbols in developer tools or previews
Examples
⢼ Braille Pattern Dots 34568
- ⢼Status: ⢼
- ⢼Option enabled ⢼
- ⢼Dot pattern: ⢼ (dots 34568)
- ⢼Badge ⢼
- ⢼Tactile icon ⢼
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28BC | |
| HTML Entity | ⢼ | |
| HTML Code | ⢼ | |
| CSS | \28BC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10428 | |
| Decimal | 10428 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-34568 Braille (⢼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10428 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28BC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28BC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28bc, 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-34568 braille mean?
⢼ (U+28BC) represents a specific Braille cell pattern: dots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 are raised (dots-34568). In practice, this character is most useful when you need a visual representation of that exact dot combination—such as UI elements, labeled icons, typography experiments, or text-based layouts that use Braille-like patterns. It does not reliably convey a single widely recognized word or letter on its own, since Braille reading depends on how patterns are interpreted in a particular Braille system. Treat it as a dot-pattern glyph rather than a universal Braille meaning.
What is the Unicode name of ⢼?
The Unicode name is “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-34568”.
Which Braille dots are raised in this character?
Dots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 are raised (dots-34568).
How can I copy ⢼ into my documents?
Copy the character directly: ⢼. You can also paste it using your app’s standard paste function.
What are the codepoint and escape forms?
Unicode codepoint: U+28BC. HTML entity: ⢼. CSS escape: \28BC. JavaScript escape: \u{28BC}.