Top Half Left Parenthesis Symbol
⹙ is a top-half left parenthesis character used as a punctuation-like glyph.
U+2E59
⹙ is called the Top Half Left Parenthesis. It’s a punctuation symbol that can be used to create stylized text framing, emphasis, or layout details. Below you’ll find practical uses, examples, and copy options.
Top Half Left Parenthesis Symbol Meaning
⹙ (U+2E59) is a punctuation character named “TOP HALF LEFT PARENTHESIS.” Visually, it resembles only the top half of a left parenthesis, which makes it useful when you want a partial bracket or decorative opening shape rather than a full “(”. Because it’s a Unicode symbol in the punctuation category, it’s typically used for typographic decoration, UI micro-layouts, or custom text markers. It can be especially handy in designs where full parentheses would look too heavy or would disrupt vertical alignment. Use it like a normal character in text, then adjust spacing to match your font and layout.
Common uses
- •Decorative text framing in headings or callouts
- •Creating custom UI indicators or bracket-like labels
- •Styling quotes, excerpts, or captions with partial punctuation
- •Designing icons or symbols using text-based typography
- •Adding subtle emphasis in posts, newsletters, or documentation
Examples
⹙ Top Half Left Parenthesis
- ⹙⹙ Warning ⹘
- ⹙Title ⹙ excerpt
- ⹙Note: ⹙ read more
- ⹙Section ⹙ details
- ⹙Match: ⹙ pattern
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E59 | |
| HTML Entity | ⹙ | |
| HTML Code | ⹙ | |
| CSS | \2E59 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11865 | |
| Decimal | 11865 |
How to type Top Half Left Parenthesis Symbol (⹙)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11865 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E59 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E59. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e59, 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 Top Half Left Parenthesis symbol mean?
⹙ (U+2E59) is a punctuation character named “TOP HALF LEFT PARENTHESIS.” Visually, it resembles only the top half of a left parenthesis, which makes it useful when you want a partial bracket or decorative opening shape rather than a full “(”. Because it’s a Unicode symbol in the punctuation category, it’s typically used for typographic decoration, UI micro-layouts, or custom text markers. It can be especially handy in designs where full parentheses would look too heavy or would disrupt vertical alignment. Use it like a normal character in text, then adjust spacing to match your font and layout.