Left Double Parenthesis Symbol
⸨ is a left double parenthesis punctuation mark (Unicode U+2E28).
U+2E28
The symbol ⸨ is known as the left double parenthesis. It’s a punctuation character with a specific Unicode code point, making it reliable for copy/paste and developer use. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it, along with encoding and example text.
Left Double Parenthesis Symbol Meaning
The “left double parenthesis” (⸨) is a punctuation mark used to visually frame text with a double-parenthesis style. It can appear in typographic contexts where a designer wants a more ornamental or distinct bracket-like look than standard parentheses. In practice, people use it as a stylistic opening delimiter before a phrase, title, aside, or quoted segment, often pairing it with its matching right-side counterpart. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character (U+2E28), it can be inserted consistently in documents, UI text, and code that supports Unicode.
Common uses
- •Framing a short aside or commentary in a document or editor
- •Styling stage directions or script beats in writing templates
- •Using as a decorative opening delimiter in UI labels and buttons
- •Creating typographic brackets for subtitles, captions, or callouts
- •Adding a distinctive punctuation mark in social posts or design mockups
Examples
⸨ LEFT DOUBLE PARENTHESIS
- ⸨⸨Note: This section updates monthly⸩
- ⸨The coach said ⸨Go again with more control⸩ during practice.
- ⸨⸨Chapter 3⸩ begins on page 27.
- ⸨I added ⸨Draft version⸩ to the file name.
- ⸨The message shows ⸨system notice⸩ at the top.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E28 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸨ | |
| HTML Code | ⸨ | |
| CSS | \2E28 |
FAQ
What does the Left Double Parenthesis symbol mean?
The “left double parenthesis” (⸨) is a punctuation mark used to visually frame text with a double-parenthesis style. It can appear in typographic contexts where a designer wants a more ornamental or distinct bracket-like look than standard parentheses. In practice, people use it as a stylistic opening delimiter before a phrase, title, aside, or quoted segment, often pairing it with its matching right-side counterpart. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character (U+2E28), it can be inserted consistently in documents, UI text, and code that supports Unicode.
What is the Unicode for ⸨?
The Unicode code point for ⸨ is U+2E28.
How do I copy ⸨ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⸨ to represent the symbol.
What are the JavaScript and CSS escapes for ⸨?
CSS escape: \\2E28. JavaScript escape: \\u{2E28}.
What symbol should I pair with ⸨?
In paired usage, ⸨ is typically matched with the right double parenthesis: ⸩.