Left Arc Less-than Bracket Symbol
⦓ is a math symbol that visually combines a left arc with a less-than bracket.
U+2993
⦓ (U+2993) is a Unicode math character often used to express a “less-than” style relation with a distinctive bracket shape. It’s handy when you want notation that looks more formal or structured than a plain “<”.
Left Arc Less-than Bracket Symbol Meaning
⦓ is the “left arc less-than bracket” character, a Unicode symbol in the Math category (U+2993). Visually, it resembles a less-than bracket with an arc-like opening on the left, making it suitable for typographic math where bracketed comparisons or specialized ordering markers are needed. While it may appear in formal notation sets and typesetting, its most practical purpose for users is as a copyable “less-than” bracket form that stands out from standard ASCII “<” and typical angle brackets. Use it when you want consistent, Unicode-based symbols for documents, math text, or UI labels.
Common uses
- •Replacing the plain “<” in math-heavy designs for a more formal look
- •Building comparison or constraint notations in educational materials and worksheets
- •Labeling UI elements that represent “less-than” semantics with a stylized bracket
- •Typesetting structured equations or relations where bracket shapes matter
- •Creating consistent typography in Unicode-only text documents
Examples
⦓ Left Arc Less-Than Bracket
- ⦓a ⦓ b
- ⦓x ⦓ y
- ⦓n ⦓ 10
- ⦓score ⦓ threshold
- ⦓⦓ condition
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2993 | |
| HTML Entity | ⦓ | |
| HTML Code | ⦓ | |
| CSS | \2993 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10643 | |
| Decimal | 10643 |
How to type Left Arc Less-than Bracket Symbol (⦓)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10643 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2993 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2993. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2993, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⦓ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Left Arc Less-than Bracket symbol mean?
⦓ is the “left arc less-than bracket” character, a Unicode symbol in the Math category (U+2993). Visually, it resembles a less-than bracket with an arc-like opening on the left, making it suitable for typographic math where bracketed comparisons or specialized ordering markers are needed. While it may appear in formal notation sets and typesetting, its most practical purpose for users is as a copyable “less-than” bracket form that stands out from standard ASCII “<” and typical angle brackets. Use it when you want consistent, Unicode-based symbols for documents, math text, or UI labels.
What is the Unicode code point for ⦓?
⦓ has Unicode code point U+2993.
How can I copy ⦓ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⦓
What CSS escape can I use to render ⦓?
In CSS, use: \\2993
What JavaScript escape corresponds to ⦓?
In JavaScript, you can use: \\u{2993}