U+28B8 "⢸" Braille Pattern Dots-4568 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+28B8 "⢸" Braille Pattern Dots-4568 is a specific tactile symbol within the Braille Patterns block, representing a configuration where dots 4, 5, 6, and 8 are raised. In standard six-dot braille, dots are numbered 1 through 6, but this eight-dot pattern extends the system for computer and digital braille, with dot 8 located below dot 6. This character is used in specialized braille encoding to represent letters, contractions, or symbols, often in contexts requiring precise dot placement for advanced braille notation or screen reader output. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent digital representation across platforms, supporting accessibility for visually impaired users through braille display technology.
General Properties
Code Point
U+28B8
Name
Braille Pattern Dots-4568
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⢸
HTML Hex Encoding
⢸
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA2 0xB8
UTF-16 Encoding
0x28B8
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000028B8
C/C++/Java Escape
\u28b8
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Braille