Braille Pattern Dots-3568 Braille
⢴ is the Unicode braille pattern for dots 3, 5, 6, and 8.
U+28B4
⢴ is a Unicode character from the Braille Patterns block. It represents a specific braille dot configuration: dots 3, 5, 6, and 8. You can copy it for labels, layouts, or text that needs a braille dot pattern.
Braille Pattern Dots-3568 Braille Meaning
⢴ is a braille-pattern character identified as “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-3568” (Unicode U+28B4). As a braille pattern, it visually encodes a dot layout rather than a standard word or emoji meaning. In practice, it’s used when you want to display or reference a particular braille cell configuration, such as in accessibility-related prototypes, educational materials about braille dot numbering, or text-based diagrams. Depending on your content, it may be treated as a visual cue for a specific dot combination rather than a language character with a single universal semantic meaning.
Common uses
- •Copying a specific braille dot pattern into educational documents about braille dot numbering
- •Building accessible UI mockups that include braille-style indicators or patterns
- •Using in typography or layout experiments where precise dot-cell shapes matter
- •Creating text-based diagrams that show braille cell configurations
- •Labeling examples in documentation about braille Unicode characters
Examples
⢴ Braille Pattern Dots-3568
- ⢴“Braille pattern: ⢴ (dots 3-5-6-8).”
- ⢴“See ⢴ for the dot arrangement example.”
- ⢴“The cell ⢴ shows dots 3, 5, 6, and 8.”
- ⢴“Use ⢴ in your diagram key.”
- ⢴“Pattern reference: ⢴.”
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28B4 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢴ | |
| HTML Code | ⢴ | |
| CSS | \28B4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10420 | |
| Decimal | 10420 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-3568 Braille (⢴)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10420 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28B4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28B4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28b4, 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 ⢴ represent?
⢴ is “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-3568” (Unicode U+28B4), meaning the braille cell has dots 3, 5, 6, and 8 active.
How can I copy ⢴ on my device?
You can copy the character directly from this page. Alternatively, you can use the HTML entity ⢴ or the code escapes \\\\28B4 / \\\\u{28B4} in supported editors.
Is ⢴ a standard letter or word character?
It’s not a typical alphabet letter. It’s a braille pattern character used to display a specific dot configuration.
Where is ⢴ located in Unicode?
It is in the Unicode “Extended Set 2” category and has code point U+28B4.