Top Left Half Bracket Symbol
⸢ is the top-left half bracket punctuation mark (U+2E22).
U+2E22
The symbol ⸢ is a punctuation character called the top left half bracket. It’s commonly used to create bracket-like quotation or annotation styling in text. On this page you can copy the character and find practical usage guidance.
Top Left Half Bracket Symbol Meaning
⸢ (U+2E22) is a punctuation mark named “TOP LEFT HALF BRACKET.” It pairs naturally with the corresponding right half bracket to form a split bracket shape used in certain typographic traditions and editorial layouts. Because it’s a half-width bracket, it’s often chosen when a design calls for opening punctuation to look visually “partial” or when matching a specific bracket style across a document. In practice, writers, editors, and UI designers use it for quotation framing, emphasis markers, and structured text elements where a consistent bracket form matters. Always check font support in the target environment.
Common uses
- •Creating stylized opening quotation or bracket punctuation when paired with its matching half bracket
- •Editorial annotations and references that need a distinctive bracket shape
- •Typography and layout work where split brackets improve visual alignment
- •UI mockups for labels or tooltips that require bracket-like framing
- •Designing social or marketing text with subtle typographic punctuation accents
Examples
⸢ Top Left Half Bracket
- ⸢“⸢Quoted text⸣”
- ⸢She wrote: ⸢Note: check the source⸣.
- ⸢The editor marked the phrase as ⸢emphasis⸣ in the draft.
- ⸢Use ⸢Start⸣ for the opening label in the sidebar.
- ⸢The caption reads: ⸢Location details⸣.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E22 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸢ | |
| HTML Code | ⸢ | |
| CSS | \2E22 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11810 | |
| Decimal | 11810 |
How to type Top Left Half Bracket Symbol (⸢)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11810 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E22 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E22. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e22, 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 Left Half Bracket symbol mean?
⸢ (U+2E22) is a punctuation mark named “TOP LEFT HALF BRACKET.” It pairs naturally with the corresponding right half bracket to form a split bracket shape used in certain typographic traditions and editorial layouts. Because it’s a half-width bracket, it’s often chosen when a design calls for opening punctuation to look visually “partial” or when matching a specific bracket style across a document. In practice, writers, editors, and UI designers use it for quotation framing, emphasis markers, and structured text elements where a consistent bracket form matters. Always check font support in the target environment.
What is the Unicode name and codepoint for ⸢?
⸢ is named “TOP LEFT HALF BRACKET” and has Unicode codepoint U+2E22.
How do I copy ⸢ for use in documents or websites?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity ⸢ or CSS escape \\2E22.
Does ⸢ work alone, or should it be paired?
It’s typically used as the left half of a split bracket and looks most complete when paired with the corresponding right half bracket.
Will ⸢ display correctly in all fonts and devices?
Font support can vary. If it doesn’t render as expected, try a different font or test on the target platform.