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If I'm poking through the paper on one side, when I flip it over isn't it the opposite pattern? (upper right becomes upper left?)




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Yes, that is exactly right!

Braille is read from left to right, just as the alphabet-based printed English is. Thus, Braille must be written in the reverse direction – with the letters written backwards, from right to left. That way, it will align properly when you flip the paper.

Here is a website that may help! http://www.braillebookstore.com/How-to- ... ar%20print.

Let me know if you have more questions! Always happy to help.

Also, there is a specific type of paper used for Braille called Braille paper. This is thicker and more durable than standard paper to withstand the embossing process without tearing. It allows raised dots to be easily felt by touch.

Yes, that's correct. If you poke a hole through a piece of paper and then flip it over, the hole will appear on the opposite side of the paper, with the pattern reversed. So if you originally poked the hole in the upper right corner, it will appear in the upper left corner when the paper is flipped over.