Left Raised Omission Bracket Symbol
The left raised omission bracket ⸌ marks omitted text, often used in editing and typographic annotations.
U+2E0C
⸌ (LEFT RAISED OMISSION BRACKET) is a punctuation symbol used to indicate that something is missing or omitted. It’s commonly paired with its matching right-side mark in typeset text. This page helps you copy it and apply it correctly.
Left Raised Omission Bracket Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⸌ is the LEFT RAISED OMISSION BRACKET, categorized as punctuation (U+2E0C). It is typically used in editorial and typographic contexts to show omitted material—such as missing words in a quotation, excisions in a document, or elided sections where the original text is not fully reproduced. In many layouts, it appears as a pair with a corresponding right-raised omission bracket to visually enclose the gap. Because it’s a specific typographic character, it’s useful when you want clearer signaling than a simple ellipsis, especially in scholarly or document-markup workflows.
Common uses
- •Indicating omitted words or phrases in quoted text
- •Marking excisions in transcripts, manuscripts, or archived documents
- •Using paired omission brackets in annotated reading or study notes
- •Representing elided segments in captions and published excerpts
- •Typography work where precise punctuation is preferred over ellipses
Examples
⸌ Left Raised Omission Bracket
- ⸌The contract states ⸌ certain terms were removed ⸍ during review.
- ⸌“We found ⸌ references to the appendix are omitted ⸍.”
- ⸌In the transcript: John said ⸌ the rest is unclear ⸍.
- ⸌Edited excerpt: The headline reads ⸌ [text removed] ⸍.
- ⸌Manuscript note: Line 12 shows ⸌ a portion is missing ⸍.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E0C | |
| HTML Entity | ⸌ | |
| HTML Code | ⸌ | |
| CSS | \2E0C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11788 | |
| Decimal | 11788 |
How to type Left Raised Omission Bracket Symbol (⸌)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11788 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E0C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E0C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e0c, 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 the Left Raised Omission Bracket symbol mean?
The symbol ⸌ is the LEFT RAISED OMISSION BRACKET, categorized as punctuation (U+2E0C). It is typically used in editorial and typographic contexts to show omitted material—such as missing words in a quotation, excisions in a document, or elided sections where the original text is not fully reproduced. In many layouts, it appears as a pair with a corresponding right-raised omission bracket to visually enclose the gap. Because it’s a specific typographic character, it’s useful when you want clearer signaling than a simple ellipsis, especially in scholarly or document-markup workflows.
What is ⸌ called?
⸌ is called the LEFT RAISED OMISSION BRACKET.
Is ⸌ the same as an ellipsis (…)?
No. An ellipsis is “…” while ⸌ is a specific omission-bracket punctuation mark typically used in editorial or typographic conventions.
Do I need to pair ⸌ with another character?
Often, yes. Omission brackets are commonly used as a pair with the matching right-side omission bracket to enclose the omitted portion.
What are the Unicode details for ⸌?
Unicode code point is U+2E0C. HTML entity is ⸌ and CSS escape is \\2E0C.