Bottom Parenthesis Symbol
The bottom parenthesis symbol ⏝ (U+23DD) is a small bottom bracket-like mark used for technical formatting.
U+23DD
⏝ is the Unicode “BOTTOM PARENTHESIS” symbol. It’s commonly used as a decorative or structural mark in text layouts, especially in technical and computer contexts. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy it and use it in different environments.
Bottom Parenthesis Symbol Meaning
⏝ (Unicode U+23DD, “BOTTOM PARENTHESIS”) is a bracket-like glyph that visually resembles a closing parenthesis placed low or cropped to the bottom. Its primary value is typographic: it can act as a subtle structural marker, a decorative bracket accent, or a visual cue in formatted text. In technical writing, it may be used to match styling with other bracket symbols or to create custom line/diagram aesthetics. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient when you need a consistent symbol across platforms and tools without relying on images.
Common uses
- •Adding a bottom-bracket accent in technical or UI-style text
- •Creating bracket-like separators in documentation and code annotations
- •Designing lightweight decorative typography for headings or labels
- •Using as a matching punctuation element alongside other parenthesis/bracket symbols
- •Representing a specific glyph in systems that require Unicode characters
Examples
⏝ Bottom Parenthesis (U+23DD)
- ⏝Result ⏝ Done
- ⏝Option ⏝ Settings
- ⏝Note: ⏝ footers
- ⏝A⏝B
- ⏝Section ⏝ Example
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23DD | |
| HTML Entity | ⏝ | |
| HTML Code | ⏝ | |
| CSS | \23DD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9181 | |
| Decimal | 9181 |
How to type Bottom Parenthesis Symbol (⏝)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9181 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23DD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23DD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23dd, 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 Bottom Parenthesis symbol mean?
⏝ (Unicode U+23DD, “BOTTOM PARENTHESIS”) is a bracket-like glyph that visually resembles a closing parenthesis placed low or cropped to the bottom. Its primary value is typographic: it can act as a subtle structural marker, a decorative bracket accent, or a visual cue in formatted text. In technical writing, it may be used to match styling with other bracket symbols or to create custom line/diagram aesthetics. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient when you need a consistent symbol across platforms and tools without relying on images.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⏝?
The Unicode name is “BOTTOM PARENTHESIS”, and the code point is U+23DD.
How do I copy ⏝ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⏝
How do I use ⏝ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\23DD
How do I include ⏝ in JavaScript strings?
You can use: \\u{23DD} (Unicode code point escape)