Left Substitution Bracket Symbol
⸂ (U+2E02) is the Left Substitution Bracket punctuation mark used in specialized text and typesetting.
U+2E02
⸂ is a punctuation character known as the Left Substitution Bracket. It has a specific Unicode code point and can be used in plain text, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Below you’ll find practical copy options and code-ready escapes.
Left Substitution Bracket Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⸂ is the Unicode character “LEFT SUBSTITUTION BRACKET” with code point U+2E02. As a punctuation mark, it’s primarily used in contexts that require typographic notation for substitutions or editorial markup. Because it’s a specialized character, it’s most often encountered in scholarly, cataloging, or typesetting workflows rather than everyday writing. When you need the exact glyph, it’s best to copy the character directly or use the provided HTML entity and language escapes so you avoid lookalikes and font inconsistencies.
Common uses
- •Editorial or scholarly markup where substitution brackets are required for annotation
- •Typesetting workflows that need the exact Unicode punctuation character for proper formatting
- •Preparing documents that must preserve original text structure across systems
- •Building UI/help text that references specialized typographic symbols precisely
- •Using in plain text standards or data exports that rely on exact Unicode code points
Examples
⸂ Left Substitution Bracket
- ⸂⸂source⸂ indicates a substitution bracket region in annotated text
- ⸂In the notes: ⸂replacement⸂ is used for editorial substitution markers
- ⸂The manuscript transcript uses ⸂…⸂ around substituted material
- ⸂For cataloging: include ⸂ as the left marker for a substitution span
- ⸂Typography test: render ⸂ with the same code point U+2E02
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E02 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸂ | |
| HTML Code | ⸂ | |
| CSS | \2E02 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11778 | |
| Decimal | 11778 |
How to type Left Substitution Bracket Symbol (⸂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11778 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E02 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E02. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e02, 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 Substitution Bracket symbol mean?
The symbol ⸂ is the Unicode character “LEFT SUBSTITUTION BRACKET” with code point U+2E02. As a punctuation mark, it’s primarily used in contexts that require typographic notation for substitutions or editorial markup. Because it’s a specialized character, it’s most often encountered in scholarly, cataloging, or typesetting workflows rather than everyday writing. When you need the exact glyph, it’s best to copy the character directly or use the provided HTML entity and language escapes so you avoid lookalikes and font inconsistencies.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⸂?
⸂ is named LEFT SUBSTITUTION BRACKET and has Unicode code point U+2E02.
How do I paste ⸂ into HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: ⸂.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2E02. JavaScript escape: \\u{2E02}.
Why doesn’t ⸂ look right in my text?
The glyph depends on font support. If your font lacks the character, it may appear missing or different—try a Unicode-capable font.