Left Curly Bracket Upper Hook Symbol
⎧ is the LEFT CURLY BRACKET UPPER HOOK symbol used for specific typographic and text-layout purposes.
U+23A7
⎧ is a Unicode technical symbol (U+23A7) that looks like a left curly bracket with an upper hook. It’s often used where precise bracket styling matters, such as in technical text and formatting. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code.
Left Curly Bracket Upper Hook Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⎧ (Unicode U+23A7) is named “LEFT CURLY BRACKET UPPER HOOK.” Visually, it’s a bracket shape intended for typographic or technical contexts where you need a bracket that differs from a standard ASCII “{”. Unlike regular curly braces, its design includes a distinctive upper hook, which can help match a specific style used in diagrams, UI mockups, or monospace/engineering text. In practice, it’s most useful when you want consistent bracket glyphs in documents, code displays, or content that depends on exact Unicode characters rather than plain punctuation.
Common uses
- •Using a distinct bracket glyph in formatted technical text or documentation
- •Creating visual structure in diagrams or flowcharts where matching bracket styles are needed
- •Styling code listings or pseudo-code blocks with special bracket characters
- •Designing UI elements or symbols sets that require consistent Unicode bracket shapes
- •Writing plain-text layouts for forums or chats where exact characters must be preserved
Examples
⎧ Left Curly Bracket Upper Hook
- ⎧Set: ⎧ A, B, C ⎩
- ⎧Options: ⎧ fast ⎪ safe ⎪ flexible ⎫
- ⎧Mapping ⎧ x → x² ⎨ y → y² ⎬
- ⎧Procedure header ⎧ init(); run(); ⎫
- ⎧Indent block ⎧ level 1 content…
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23A7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎧ | |
| HTML Code | ⎧ | |
| CSS | \23A7 |
FAQ
What does the Left Curly Bracket Upper Hook symbol mean?
The symbol ⎧ (Unicode U+23A7) is named “LEFT CURLY BRACKET UPPER HOOK.” Visually, it’s a bracket shape intended for typographic or technical contexts where you need a bracket that differs from a standard ASCII “{”. Unlike regular curly braces, its design includes a distinctive upper hook, which can help match a specific style used in diagrams, UI mockups, or monospace/engineering text. In practice, it’s most useful when you want consistent bracket glyphs in documents, code displays, or content that depends on exact Unicode characters rather than plain punctuation.
What Unicode character is ⎧?
⎧ is the “LEFT CURLY BRACKET UPPER HOOK” with Unicode code point U+23A7.
How do I copy ⎧ for use in text or design?
Copy the character directly from this page (⎧), or paste it into your editor/design tool. For reliable results, avoid replacing it with similar-looking characters.
Can I use ⎧ in programming?
Yes. Use the CSS escape \\23A7, or the JavaScript Unicode escape \\u{23A7} (as provided).
Why not use the normal “{” curly brace instead?
⎧ has a distinct “upper hook” style. If your layout or typography requires that specific glyph, you should use ⎧ instead of the standard ASCII brace.