Left Dotted Substitution Bracket Symbol
⸄ is the left dotted substitution bracket used as a typographic punctuation sign.
U+2E04
The symbol ⸄ is called the left dotted substitution bracket. It’s a punctuation character with a specific Unicode identity. You can copy it directly or insert it using its code point in HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
Left Dotted Substitution Bracket Symbol Meaning
⸄ (LEFT DOTTED SUBSTITUTION BRACKET, Unicode U+2E04) is a punctuation mark used in typography to indicate a “substitution” or placeholder relationship in text. Visually, it resembles a bracket with dotted emphasis on the substitution side, helping readers recognize that content is being replaced, abbreviated, or referenced in a structured way. In practice, you’ll most often encounter it in specialized typesetting, editorial styles, fonts, or documents where punctuation is used to convey editorial control. It’s not typically used like quotation marks or arrows; it’s more common as a precise typographic sign in prepared text.
Common uses
- •Editorial markup: indicating that part of text is substituted or replaced in a controlled way
- •Publishing/layout: inserting a specific punctuation glyph required by a house style
- •Linguistics/notation: marking substitutions or placeholders in annotated text
- •Document creation: matching punctuation sets in Unicode-aware typesetting
- •Web and design: using the exact symbol when a design specification calls for U+2E04
Examples
⸄ Left Dotted Substitution Bracket
- ⸄The original phrase ⸄ is replaced by the revised wording.
- ⸄In the footnote, ⸄ marks a substitution in the cited text.
- ⸄Note: ⸄ indicates the excerpt has been substituted.
- ⸄Use ⸄ when the template value replaces the omitted part.
- ⸄The type setting shows ⸄ as the punctuation for substitution.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E04 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸄ | |
| HTML Code | ⸄ | |
| CSS | \2E04 |
FAQ
What does the Left Dotted Substitution Bracket symbol mean?
⸄ (LEFT DOTTED SUBSTITUTION BRACKET, Unicode U+2E04) is a punctuation mark used in typography to indicate a “substitution” or placeholder relationship in text. Visually, it resembles a bracket with dotted emphasis on the substitution side, helping readers recognize that content is being replaced, abbreviated, or referenced in a structured way. In practice, you’ll most often encounter it in specialized typesetting, editorial styles, fonts, or documents where punctuation is used to convey editorial control. It’s not typically used like quotation marks or arrows; it’s more common as a precise typographic sign in prepared text.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸄?
The Unicode code point for ⸄ is U+2E04.
How do I type ⸄ on my device?
You can copy it from this page, or insert it using an input method that supports Unicode characters.
How can I use ⸄ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⸄.
How can I generate ⸄ in JavaScript?
Use the escape sequence: \\u{2E04}.