Workbook sheet · ASCII braille
ASCII braille (computer braille) lookup
ASCII braille is a legacy computing representation of cells using printable ASCII characters. Useful for some software pipelines; easy to confuse with “ASCII art.” We show the mapping and keep decorative art out of scope.
ASCII braille lookup (letters first)
Not ASCII art. For Unicode paste, use the translator ASCII view. Full patterns: Unicode braille.
Tap a letter cell to see its ASCII braille character.
Unicode ⠁ · index 1
A
ASCII braille character
Worked examples
Letter a (dots 1)
→ ASCII “A” · Unicode ⠁
Letter b (dots 1-2)
→ ASCII “B” · Unicode ⠃
Questions on this sheet
Is this Unicode?
No. It maps cells to printable ASCII characters.
When should I use it?
When another system specifically asks for ASCII braille.
Can I convert a whole sentence?
Use the translator and switch to the ASCII view.
Local only?
Yes.
Watch for these
- This is not ASCII art.
- Space and punctuation ASCII codes look odd until you know the table.
- If you only need readable cells in a doc, stay on Unicode.
How this sheet works
Tap a letter cell to see its ASCII character and Unicode twin, then copy either side.
Assumptions
North American ASCII braille style mapping for six-dot cells.
Use when
A tool or script asks for computer braille / ASCII braille. Checking letter mappings quickly.
Skip when
Making ASCII art. Prefer Unicode for slides and most documents.
Nearby sheets
Continue
Learning and conversion tool only. Grade 1 (uncontracted) English braille. Not vision-care, not certification.