Right Parenthesis Lower Hook Symbol
⎠ is the “Right Parenthesis Lower Hook” symbol, a technical punctuation mark used in specialized notation.
U+23A0
⎠ (U+23A0) is a technical character named “RIGHT PARENTHESIS LOWER HOOK.” It’s useful when you need a specific bracket-like glyph that differs from a normal right parenthesis. Below you’ll find meaning, common uses, copy options, and developer-friendly escape forms.
Right Parenthesis Lower Hook Symbol Meaning
⎠ is a “Right Parenthesis Lower Hook” character from the Unicode Technical block. Visually, it resembles a right parenthesis with a distinctive lower hook, making it different from the standard “)” punctuation. Because its shape is specific, it’s typically used in technical or typographic contexts where exact glyph choice matters—such as mathematical-like formatting, legacy technical texts, or symbol sets that require a nonstandard parenthesis shape. If you’re matching an existing document or diagram, copying the symbol (or using the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes) helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms that support Unicode.
Common uses
- •Copying exact bracket glyphs for technical documentation where “)” is not visually identical
- •Encoding specialized notation in plain text for editors, blogs, and knowledge bases
- •Using the character in design mockups to match a specific typographic style
- •Representing punctuation-like symbols in code comments or formatting guides
- •Including in Unicode-based symbol lists or character mapping references
Examples
⎠ Right Parenthesis Lower Hook
- ⎠Use ⎠ to match the existing punctuation style in the spec.
- ⎠The notation ends with ⎠ before the unit label.
- ⎠Replace the normal ) with ⎠ to keep the glyph consistent.
- ⎠In this font, ⎠ aligns visually with the left partner character.
- ⎠See U+23A0 for the exact “Right Parenthesis Lower Hook” symbol.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23A0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎠ | |
| HTML Code | ⎠ | |
| CSS | \23A0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9120 | |
| Decimal | 9120 |
How to type Right Parenthesis Lower Hook Symbol (⎠)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9120 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23A0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23A0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23a0, 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 Lower Hook symbol mean?
⎠ is a “Right Parenthesis Lower Hook” character from the Unicode Technical block. Visually, it resembles a right parenthesis with a distinctive lower hook, making it different from the standard “)” punctuation. Because its shape is specific, it’s typically used in technical or typographic contexts where exact glyph choice matters—such as mathematical-like formatting, legacy technical texts, or symbol sets that require a nonstandard parenthesis shape. If you’re matching an existing document or diagram, copying the symbol (or using the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes) helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms that support Unicode.