Left White Curly Bracket Symbol
The ⦃ symbol is a left white curly bracket (U+2983), used as a decorative or mathematical delimiter.
U+2983
⦃ is a left white curly bracket used when you want a lighter, open-bracket look than a normal “{”. It’s commonly referenced by its Unicode name and codepoint (U+2983). Use the copy options below for reliable pasting across tools.
Left White Curly Bracket Symbol Meaning
⦃ (Unicode U+2983) is called the LEFT WHITE CURLY BRACKET. Visually, it resembles a curly brace but with a “white” or hollow style, which makes it feel lighter and more decorative in typography. In math and technical writing, it can serve as a delimiter or grouping mark, especially when you want braces with a specific look. Designers also use it to frame sets, highlight structure in UI text, or create stylized brackets for headings, labels, or ornaments. Like other Unicode symbols, it’s best handled via copy/paste or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid font mismatches.
Common uses
- •Math notation and delimiter styling in text documents
- •Decorative grouping brackets in posters, slides, and UI labels
- •Representing “open brace” structure in plain text mockups
- •Adding a stylized frame in forms, menus, or callouts
- •Special character use in writing, captions, or markdown-like layouts
Examples
⦃ Left White Curly Bracket
- ⦃⦃x, y, z⦄
- ⦃Set notation: ⦃a, b⦄
- ⦃Condition block: ⦃n > 0⦄
- ⦃Staged list item: ⦃Step 1⦄
- ⦃Illustrative grouping: ⦃left group⦄
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2983 | |
| HTML Entity | ⦃ | |
| HTML Code | ⦃ | |
| CSS | \2983 |
FAQ
What does the Left White Curly Bracket symbol mean?
⦃ (Unicode U+2983) is called the LEFT WHITE CURLY BRACKET. Visually, it resembles a curly brace but with a “white” or hollow style, which makes it feel lighter and more decorative in typography. In math and technical writing, it can serve as a delimiter or grouping mark, especially when you want braces with a specific look. Designers also use it to frame sets, highlight structure in UI text, or create stylized brackets for headings, labels, or ornaments. Like other Unicode symbols, it’s best handled via copy/paste or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid font mismatches.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ⦃?
⦃ is U+2983.
How can I copy ⦃ reliably into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⦃.
What CSS escape should I use for ⦃?
Use \\2983 in CSS (for example, in generated content).
Does ⦃ work like a normal curly brace in text?
It’s similar in shape to “{”, but it’s a distinct Unicode character, so appearance depends on the font. Use copy/paste or escapes for consistent results.