Alt Code Shortcuts for Braille Script

Louis Braille invented the Braille writing system for blind people. These scripts are embossed on a paper, so that blinds can touch and read the meaning. Braille patterns is part of Unicode symbols block in the range 2800 to 28FF. You can easily insert these Braille script patterns on your documents using alt code shortcuts for Braille scripts.

Alt Code Shortcuts for Braille Script

Below is a complete list of shortcuts for Braille script patterns.

How to Type Braille Scripts in Documents?

You can use either decimal code or hexadecimal codes in combination with modifier keys depending on the type of documents.

• Hold one of the alt keys and type the decimal numbers using numeric keypad. For example, alt + 10247 will produce Braille Pattern Dots – 123 like ⠇. You need to type the numbers using separate number pad on your keyboard for this purpose.
• On Microsoft Word documents, you can use the hexadecimal code with alt and x keys. For example, 283F alt + x will produce Braille Pattern Dots – 123456 like ⠿.
• On Mac documents, hold one of the option keys and type the hexadecimal code. For example, Option + 2808 will produce Braille Pattern Dots-4 like ⠈. You need to change the language input to Unicode Hex Input for this method to work. 
• If you want to insert HTML documents, use the decimal code in &# 10421; format or hexadecimal code in &#x 28BF; format.

Symbol Variations

You can increase the size and change the colors of the letters on your documents.