Right Square Bracket Symbol
The right square bracket ] is a punctuation mark often paired with [ to enclose or close grouped text.
U+005D
The symbol ] is called the right square bracket. You’ll commonly see it used alongside [ to bracket a section of text or code. This page helps you copy it and understand how it’s used.
Right Square Bracket Symbol Meaning
The right square bracket ] is a punctuation character with the Unicode name RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET (U+005D). In writing and plain text, it typically appears as the closing partner for the left square bracket [ to enclose a list item, a reference, or a grouped phrase. In programming and markup, it often signals the end of an array index or bracketed expression (depending on the language). It can also be used in text formatting and search/query syntaxes where bracket characters have special meaning. When copying, use the exact character ] to avoid look-alike characters from other fonts or symbol sets.
Common uses
- •Closing bracket for bracketed text after an opening [
- •Denoting the end of an array index or bracket expression in many programming languages
- •Writing references or citations in formats that use square brackets
- •Escaping or delimiting sections in markup languages that treat brackets as control characters
- •Creating structured text like lists, tags, or placeholders that use [ and ] pairs
Examples
] Right Square Bracket
- ]Type your answer here: [input]
- ]Search results: page [2] of 10
- ]Array item: arr[0]
- ]Reference: see section [3.1]
- ]Template placeholder: {name}]
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+005D | |
| HTML Entity | ] | |
| HTML Code | ] | |
| CSS | \005D |
FAQ
What does the Right Square Bracket symbol mean?
The right square bracket ] is a punctuation character with the Unicode name RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET (U+005D). In writing and plain text, it typically appears as the closing partner for the left square bracket [ to enclose a list item, a reference, or a grouped phrase. In programming and markup, it often signals the end of an array index or bracketed expression (depending on the language). It can also be used in text formatting and search/query syntaxes where bracket characters have special meaning. When copying, use the exact character ] to avoid look-alike characters from other fonts or symbol sets.
What is the Unicode code point for the right square bracket ]?
It is U+005D.
How do I write ] using HTML?
Use the HTML entity ].
How do I escape ] in CSS or plain text?
A common escape form is \\005D.
Is the right square bracket ] the same as a similar looking character?
Use the exact character ] (U+005D). Avoid look-alikes from other symbol sets or fonts.