Braille Pattern Dots-68 Braille
Braille Pattern Dots-68 character (U+28A0) used as a dot pattern in braille-style text.
U+28A0
⢠ is a Braille pattern character representing a specific dot arrangement. It’s commonly used when you want to display or reference braille dot patterns directly in text. You can copy it safely across most modern systems and also include it using Unicode escapes.
Braille Pattern Dots-68 Braille Meaning
⢠ is named “Braille Pattern Dots-68” and corresponds to Unicode code point U+28A0. In braille terminology, the symbol encodes a pattern where dots 6 and 8 are raised, with the other dots not raised for this specific pattern. Because it’s a Unicode braille pattern character (not a full “word” on its own), it’s most useful for showing exact dot configurations, creating braille-themed UI elements, labeling or indexing braille patterns, and for content or typography work that needs the pattern itself rather than braille translations. It may be used in instructional text, design mockups, or accessibility-related displays.
Common uses
- •Designing braille pattern callouts or UI indicators that need the exact dot layout
- •Labeling braille dot configurations in educational or documentation content
- •Creating icons or markers for braille-related sections in websites
- •Typing exact braille pattern samples for proofreading and review workflows
- •Embedding the character in HTML/CSS/JavaScript where Unicode precision matters
Examples
⢠ Braille Pattern Dots-68
- ⢠“Braille pattern sample: ⢠ (dots 6 and 8).”
- ⢠“The dots-68 configuration is shown below: ⢠”
- ⢠“Reference this pattern in your notes: ⢠.”
- ⢠“In the mockup, the braille indicator uses ⢠.”
- ⢠“Unicode check: ⢠ = U+28A0.”
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28A0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⢠ | |
| HTML Code | ⢠ | |
| CSS | \28A0 |
FAQ
What does the Braille Pattern Dots-68 braille mean?
⢠ is named “Braille Pattern Dots-68” and corresponds to Unicode code point U+28A0. In braille terminology, the symbol encodes a pattern where dots 6 and 8 are raised, with the other dots not raised for this specific pattern. Because it’s a Unicode braille pattern character (not a full “word” on its own), it’s most useful for showing exact dot configurations, creating braille-themed UI elements, labeling or indexing braille patterns, and for content or typography work that needs the pattern itself rather than braille translations. It may be used in instructional text, design mockups, or accessibility-related displays.
What Unicode character is ⢠?
⢠ is the Unicode braille pattern “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-68” at code point U+28A0.
How do I copy ⢠ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⢠.
How can I include ⢠ in CSS?
You can use the CSS/Unicode escape: \\28A0.
Is ⢠ a braille “letter” or a dot pattern?
It’s a dot pattern character (braille pattern dots 6 and 8). It represents the pattern itself rather than a full braille letter translation.