Left S-shaped Bag Delimiter Symbol
⟅ is the left S-shaped bag delimiter character used for bracket-like notation in math and technical text.
U+27C5
⟅ (U+27C5) is a math symbol shaped like a left delimiter. It’s commonly used to frame expressions in a style similar to other bracket glyphs. On this page you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and copy/paste options.
Left S-shaped Bag Delimiter Symbol Meaning
⟅ is officially named “left S-shaped bag delimiter” (Unicode U+27C5). As a delimiter, it visually marks the start of a grouped expression, often paired with a corresponding right-side delimiter (commonly used as a “bag” or bracket-like pair in mathematical typesetting). Because it resembles other left bracket characters, it’s typically used when you want a distinctive delimiter style rather than standard parentheses or square brackets. In practice, you’ll see it used in math markup, fonts, and technical writing where authors need a specific Unicode delimiter glyph that is wider or more decorative than plain ASCII characters.
Common uses
- •Framing grouped expressions in math notes and worksheets
- •Using a distinctive pair of delimiters in typeset equations
- •Creating labeled sections in technical writing that need bracket-like visuals
- •Annotating subsets or containers in documentation and diagrams
- •Styling custom markup or UI text that requires a specific Unicode glyph
Examples
⟅ Left S-shaped bag delimiter
- ⟅⟅A, B, C⟆ represents a grouped set.
- ⟅Use ⟅x+1⟆ in this equation’s definition.
- ⟅The container is written as ⟅items⟆ in the spec.
- ⟅Evaluate ⟅f(t)⟆ over the given interval.
- ⟅This block starts with ⟅ and ends with its matching delimiter.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27C5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟅ | |
| HTML Code | ⟅ | |
| CSS | \27C5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10181 | |
| Decimal | 10181 |
How to type Left S-shaped Bag Delimiter Symbol (⟅)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10181 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 27C5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 27C5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 27c5, 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 ⟅ mean?
It’s a Unicode “left S-shaped bag delimiter” used as a bracket-like starting delimiter for grouped expressions.
How do I copy ⟅?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use its Unicode/escape forms in your editor (U+27C5).
What is the Unicode code point for ⟅?
U+27C5.
Can ⟅ be used in HTML or programming code?
Yes. Use the provided HTML entity (⟅) or CSS/JavaScript escapes such as \\27C5 and \\u{27C5}.