U+28B5 "⢵" Braille Pattern Dots-13568 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+28B5 "⢵" Braille Pattern Dots-13568 is a specific braille symbol defined within the Braille Patterns block, which encodes tactile reading cells used in writing systems for the visually impaired. This particular pattern, with its raised dots at positions 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8 in an eight-dot braille cell, represents a unique combination of dots that may correspond to a specific character or contraction in various braille codes, depending on the language or context. As part of the extensive braille encoding scheme, it supports advanced braille systems beyond the standard six-dot format, allowing for more complex notation in fields like mathematics, music, or computer science. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent digital representation and exchange of braille text across different platforms and applications.

General Properties

Code Point U+28B5
Version Added 3.0
Name Braille Pattern Dots-13568
Block Braille Patterns
General Category Other Symbol
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding ⢵
HTML Hex Encoding ⢵
UTF-8 Encoding 0xE2 0xA2 0xB5
UTF-16 Encoding 0x28B5
UTF-32 Encoding 0x000028B5
C/C++/Java Escape \u28b5

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
NFKC Quick Check Yes
NFKD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type None
Numeric Value NaN
Line Break Alphabetic
Script Braille
Script Extensions Braille
Indic Syllabic Category Other
Pattern Syntax Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Other
Sentence Break Other