Grade 1 vs Grade 2 Braille
Grade 1 (uncontracted) spells every letter, which is how beginners learn and how this tool works. Grade 2 (contracted) uses shortcuts for common words and letter groups, such as ⠞ for "the" when standing alone; it is used in most books and signs.
Uses
- Learning the Braille alphabet and numbers.
- Labels, accessible designs and teaching materials.
- Creating text for a Braille embosser or a refreshable Braille display.
Frequently asked questions
Can blind people read Unicode Braille on screen?
Screen readers read the underlying text, not the dots. Unicode Braille is for showing Braille visually or sending it to an embosser.
Does it support other languages?
It uses the English Braille alphabet; accented letters are converted to their base letter.
Is it free?
Yes, and it runs in your browser.