Right Parenthesis Extension Symbol
The ⎟ symbol is the right parenthesis extension (U+239F) used to match taller left/right parentheses styling.
U+239F
⎟ is a “right parenthesis extension” symbol from Unicode (U+239F). It’s mainly used in technical or typographic contexts where parentheses need to visually extend to match tall content.
Right Parenthesis Extension Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⎟ (Unicode name: RIGHT PARENTHESIS EXTENSION, code point U+239F) is part of Unicode’s technical punctuation set. As its name suggests, it’s used like a typographic “extension” for the right side of a parenthesis pair. In practice, it helps create brackets/parentheses that visually align with tall expressions (for example, matrices, grouped equations, or stacked notation) where a normal “)” might look too short. It’s most common in document preparation, math-like layouts, and text rendered with fonts that support this character.
Common uses
- •Adjusting typography for tall expressions by visually extending a right parenthesis
- •Creating math-like text in plain editors or environments that support Unicode symbols
- •Designing documentation layouts where parentheses must align with stacked content
- •Formatting technical diagrams or UI text that mimics equation styling
- •Using Unicode-safe character references (HTML entity, CSS escape, JS escape) in web content
Examples
⎟ Right Parenthesis Extension
- ⎟Compute ⎟ x ⎜
- ⎟Result: ⎟ a+b ⎜
- ⎟Show: ⎟ M ⎜
- ⎟Bracketed list: ⎟ item 1; item 2 ⎜
- ⎟Extended form: ⎟ (subscripted content) ⎜
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+239F | |
| HTML Entity | ⎟ | |
| HTML Code | ⎟ | |
| CSS | \239F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9119 | |
| Decimal | 9119 |
How to type Right Parenthesis Extension Symbol (⎟)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9119 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 239F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 239F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 239f, 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 Right Parenthesis Extension symbol mean?
The symbol ⎟ (Unicode name: RIGHT PARENTHESIS EXTENSION, code point U+239F) is part of Unicode’s technical punctuation set. As its name suggests, it’s used like a typographic “extension” for the right side of a parenthesis pair. In practice, it helps create brackets/parentheses that visually align with tall expressions (for example, matrices, grouped equations, or stacked notation) where a normal “)” might look too short. It’s most common in document preparation, math-like layouts, and text rendered with fonts that support this character.