Left Black Tortoise Shell Bracket Symbol
⦗ is the left “black tortoise shell” bracket symbol, used like a distinctive opening bracket.
U+2997
⦗ (Unicode U+2997) is a typographic bracket used to create a more stylized opening delimiter. It’s handy when you want bracket-like framing that looks different from standard ASCII characters. Below you’ll find copy options and implementation details.
Left Black Tortoise Shell Bracket Symbol Meaning
⦗ is called the Left Black Tortoise Shell Bracket. In practice, it functions as a decorative opening bracket or delimiter, similar in placement to “(” or “{”, but with a specific Unicode character for consistent typography across systems. Designers and typesetters may choose it for themed layouts, product mockups, decorative quotes, or to visually distinguish segments in text. Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+2997), it can be used reliably in digital documents and web content—provided the font supports the character.
Common uses
- •Opening/closing emphasis in formatted UI text (e.g., tags or callouts)
- •Decorative framing for quotes, dialogue, or highlighted phrases
- •Typographic punctuation in design layouts where standard brackets feel generic
- •Math/notation styling as an opening delimiter in formatted text
- •Social media graphics and posts where a distinctive bracket look helps readability
Examples
⦗ Left Black Tortoise Shell Bracket
- ⦗⦗Notice⦘
- ⦗⦗Session Start⦘
- ⦗In the log: ⦗error⦘
- ⦗⦗Design Note⦘: Use spacing consistently.
- ⦗Pair it with ⦗ and the matching bracket for structure.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2997 | |
| HTML Entity | ⦗ | |
| HTML Code | ⦗ | |
| CSS | \2997 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10647 | |
| Decimal | 10647 |
How to type Left Black Tortoise Shell Bracket Symbol (⦗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10647 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2997 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2997. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2997, 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 Black Tortoise Shell Bracket symbol mean?
⦗ is called the Left Black Tortoise Shell Bracket. In practice, it functions as a decorative opening bracket or delimiter, similar in placement to “(” or “{”, but with a specific Unicode character for consistent typography across systems. Designers and typesetters may choose it for themed layouts, product mockups, decorative quotes, or to visually distinguish segments in text. Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+2997), it can be used reliably in digital documents and web content—provided the font supports the character.
What is the Unicode code point for ⦗?
The Unicode code point for ⦗ is U+2997.
How can I copy ⦗ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⦗.
How do I write ⦗ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2997. JavaScript escape: \\u{2997}.
What kind of punctuation is ⦗?
It’s a bracket-style delimiter used as a distinctive opening bracket (often paired with its matching closing bracket).