U+28B1 "" Braille Pattern Dots-1568 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 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.

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