Braille Pattern Dots-468 Braille
⢨ is the Braille pattern symbol representing dots 4, 6, and 8.
U+28A8
⢨ is a Unicode Braille pattern character. It specifically indicates which Braille dots are raised within the Braille cell. You can copy it directly, or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS escape forms in software and web pages.
Braille Pattern Dots-468 Braille Meaning
⢨ is Unicode character U+28A8, named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-468”. In a standard 8-dot Braille cell, the raised dots are 4, 6, and 8. As a Braille pattern block character, it’s mainly used to display a specific dot configuration rather than a full contracted word by itself. Designers and developers may use it for Braille-related illustrations, accessibility mockups, learning materials, or UI elements that visualize which dots are raised in a Braille representation.
Common uses
- •Displaying an 8-dot Braille dot pattern in educational materials
- •Visualizing Braille configurations in documentation and accessibility mockups
- •Creating UI icons or glyphs that represent specific Braille dot layouts
- •Building text-based diagrams or prototypes that show Braille cell structures
- •Including the exact Braille pattern in multilingual or assistive-content previews
Examples
⢨ Braille Pattern Dots-468
- ⢨Dots-468 pattern: ⢨
- ⢨Braille cell visualization: ⢨
- ⢨Use the character ⢨ to indicate dots 4, 6, and 8.
- ⢨Pattern chart entry: ⢨ (dots 4-6-8)
- ⢨Accessibility draft showing raised dots: ⢨
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28A8 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢨ | |
| HTML Code | ⢨ | |
| CSS | \28A8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10408 | |
| Decimal | 10408 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-468 Braille (⢨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10408 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28A8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28A8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28a8, 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 in Braille?
It represents the Braille pattern with raised dots 4, 6, and 8 (Unicode name: BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-468).
What is the Unicode code point for ⢨?
⢨ is Unicode U+28A8.
How can I include ⢨ on a web page?
You can use the HTML entity ⢨ or the CSS escape \\28A8.
Is ⢨ a full Braille letter or a dot layout only?
It’s primarily a dot-pattern glyph (the raised-dot configuration) rather than a contracted Braille word.