Left White Parenthesis Symbol
⦅ is a white left parenthesis symbol commonly used in math-like text and decorative typography.
U+2985
The symbol ⦅ (LEFT WHITE PARENTHESIS, U+2985) is a math-style bracket shape. It’s often used to visually pair with a right white parenthesis in notation or design. Copy it easily and use it in documents, web pages, or social posts.
Left White Parenthesis Symbol Meaning
⦅ is the LEFT WHITE PARENTHESIS character (Unicode U+2985). Like a parenthesis, it’s mainly used as a left delimiter for surrounding content. Because it’s “white” and math-styled, it’s frequently chosen for typographic contrast with regular parentheses, especially when composing expressions, labeling ranges, or setting off explanatory text in a clean, open style. In many contexts it’s treated as the matching counterpart to a right white parenthesis, forming a visual pair. It may also be used decoratively to imply structure or grouping, as long as the font supports the character.
Common uses
- •Pairing with its right counterpart to show grouped text in math-like layouts
- •Formatting notes or explanations in a typographic style that differs from standard parentheses
- •Designing UI elements or labels that need a distinctive “bracket” shape
- •Creating consistent inline notation in math worksheets, spreadsheets, or documents
- •Adding stylistic delimiters in posters, social media graphics, and headers
Examples
⦅ Left White Parenthesis (U+2985)
- ⦅⦅a, b, c⦆ represent a set of values.
- ⦅The expression ⦅x + 1⦆ is simplified separately.
- ⦅Use ⦅term⦆ to denote a placeholder in templates.
- ⦅Bracket the phrase ⦅important note⦆ for emphasis.
- ⦅In the range ⦅0, 10⦆, values are checked by rules.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2985 | |
| HTML Entity | ⦅ | |
| HTML Code | ⦅ | |
| CSS | \2985 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ⦅?
⦅ is Unicode U+2985, named LEFT WHITE PARENTHESIS.
How do I copy ⦅ from this page?
Copy the character directly (⦅) from the page, or use the provided HTML entity (⦅), CSS escape (\\2985), or JavaScript escape (\\u{2985}).
Is ⦅ only for math, or can I use it in design?
It’s math-styled, but you can use it anywhere you want a distinct left parenthesis look for grouping, labels, or decorative typography—just ensure the font supports it.
What does ⦅ pair with?
It’s commonly used with a matching right white parenthesis (the corresponding “right” form) to create a bracket-like pair.