In 1824, Louis Braille invented the system we call braille, a universal system of writing and printing for the blind. Characters embossed on paper are read by passing the fingers lightly over the manuscript. The system is based on a matrix of six raised dots arranged in two columns of three. The 63 combinations possible in this framework stand for letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and common words like and and the. A braille code for English was not adopted until 1932. Modifications also exist for other languages, for mathematical and technical material, and for musical notation. Braille may be handwritten—from right to left— using a stylus to press dots into a piece of paper between hinged metal plates When the sheet is turned over, the dots face up, and are read from left to right. Braille typewriters and electric embossing machines are also used.
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This technology converts text on a webpage into braille or speech.—Solomon Thimothy, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 With this feature, users can open any app by typing with a connected braille device or Braille Screen Input - an Apple system that allows users to enter braille into their devices.—Arsheeya Bajwa, USA Today, 15 May 2025 Apple also debuted a new braille note taker that allows users to open apps by typing in braille.—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025 This can occur on Apple's Braille Screen Input, or a connected braille device.—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for braille
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