Braille Pattern Dots-568 Braille
⢰ is a Unicode braille pattern representing the dot combination 5-6-8 (U+28B0).
U+28B0
⢰ (U+28B0) is a Unicode character from the Braille Patterns block. It represents a specific braille dot layout—dots 5, 6, and 8—in a single symbol.
Braille Pattern Dots-568 Braille Meaning
⢰ is named “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-568” and corresponds to the braille dot combination 5-6-8. In Unicode, braille pattern characters are typically used when you need to display or reference a particular dot configuration itself (rather than a fully encoded letter/word). That makes ⢰ useful for labeling, designing braille-focused content, showing tactile layouts in digital text, or building content where you want consistent, copyable dot patterns. It does not inherently carry a guaranteed letter/grade meaning by itself; its significance is primarily the dot arrangement it represents.
Common uses
- •Including a specific braille dot layout in accessibility or braille educational materials
- •Designing braille-themed graphics, headings, or labels where the dot pattern needs to be visible
- •Annotating documents or specs that reference dot configurations by number
- •Building UI/help text that displays braille patterns as icons or markers
- •Creating consistent braille pattern samples for writers, researchers, and demos
Examples
⢰ Braille Pattern Dots-568
- ⢰Dots 5-6-8: ⢰
- ⢰Pattern reference: ⢰ (U+28B0)
- ⢰Braille dot layout sample: ⢰
- ⢰Use the braille pattern ⢰ to show dots 5, 6, and 8.
- ⢰Symbol used for dot configuration 568: ⢰
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28B0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢰ | |
| HTML Code | ⢰ | |
| CSS | \28B0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10416 | |
| Decimal | 10416 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-568 Braille (⢰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10416 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28B0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28B0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28b0, 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-568,” representing the braille dot combination 5, 6, and 8.
What is the Unicode code point for ⢰?
The Unicode code point for ⢰ is U+28B0.
How can I copy ⢰ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⢰
Does ⢰ correspond to a specific letter or word?
As a braille pattern, ⢰ primarily denotes the dot layout (5-6-8). Any mapping to letters/words depends on how braille is encoded in your system.