Braille Pattern Dots-1678 Braille
⣡ represents a specific Braille dot arrangement: dots 1, 6, 7, and 8.
U+28E1
⣡ (U+28E1) is a Braille pattern character used to represent a particular raised-dot layout. If you’re building accessible text, labels, or notation, you may need to insert it exactly as shown.
Braille Pattern Dots-1678 Braille Meaning
⣡ is a Braille pattern symbol identified as “BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-1678” (Unicode U+28E1). Braille patterns are used to encode specific combinations of dots in a tactile cell, and each dot combination corresponds to a particular character or signal in Braille-based systems. In practice, this symbol is most commonly used when you need to display or reference that exact dot layout in documentation, typography experiments, labeling, or software UI strings that include Braille pattern characters.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying an exact Braille dot layout in digital documents
- •Including the symbol in accessibility-related documentation or prototypes
- •Designing educational or reference materials about Braille dot combinations
- •Using it in UI mockups or technical notes that reference specific Braille patterns
- •Creating consistent symbol lists for typography, fonts, or encoding research
Examples
⣡ Braille pattern dots-1678
- ⣡“This cell shows dots-1678: ⣡.”
- ⣡“Refer to U+28E1 for the Braille pattern ⣡.”
- ⣡“The dot layout ⣡ is used in the example grid.”
- ⣡“Add ⣡ to your Braille pattern table.”
- ⣡“In the label, the Braille pattern is ⣡.”
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+28E1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⣡ | |
| HTML Code | ⣡ | |
| CSS | \28E1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10465 | |
| Decimal | 10465 |
How to type Braille Pattern Dots-1678 Braille (⣡)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10465 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 28E1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 28E1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 28e1, 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 ⣡ mean?
⣡ is the Unicode Braille pattern for dots-1678 (Unicode U+28E1). It denotes a specific Braille dot arrangement.
How do I copy ⣡ into my text?
Copy the character ⣡ directly from this page. You can also use its HTML entity (⣡) or Unicode escapes (\\28E1 / \\u{28E1}).
Is ⣡ the same as a Braille letter?
It’s a Braille pattern character representing a dot layout. In Braille encoding, dot patterns often map to specific letters or symbols depending on the system.
What is the Unicode code point for ⣡?
The Unicode code point is U+28E1.