U+28B1 "⢱" Braille Pattern Dots-1568 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+28B1 "⢱" Braille Pattern Dots-1568 is a specific glyph within the Unicode Braille Patterns block, representing a raised dot configuration used in braille writing systems. This character is composed of dots in positions 1, 5, 6, and 8 of an eight-dot braille cell, where the dots are numbered from top to bottom in two columns. It is most commonly utilized in computer braille codes, particularly for representing characters in languages that require extended braille beyond the traditional six-dot system, such as for technical notation or certain special symbols. The inclusion of this character in Unicode ensures consistent digital encoding and display of braille for accessibility and communication.
General Properties
Code Point
U+28B1
Name
Braille Pattern Dots-1568
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⢱
HTML Hex Encoding
⢱
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA2 0xB1
UTF-16 Encoding
0x28B1
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000028B1
C/C++/Java Escape
\u28b1
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Braille