Right Parenthesis Upper Hook Symbol
⎞ is the “Right Parenthesis Upper Hook” character used for technical and typographic notation.
U+239E
The symbol ⎞ is known as the Right Parenthesis Upper Hook. It’s a Unicode technical character (U+239E) often used when you need a specific parenthesis style. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct code forms in documents and code.
Right Parenthesis Upper Hook Symbol Meaning
⎞ (U+239E) is a right parenthesis character with an upper hook. In practice, it’s used as a typographic or technical alternative to a standard “)” when a specific look is required—such as in mathematical typesetting, computer documentation, or UI mockups where bracket shape matters. Because it’s defined as its own Unicode code point, it stays consistent across platforms that support the character. Developers may prefer it over “)” to match a particular style set. Writers and designers may also use it to create distinctive notation in diagrams, labels, or annotated text.
Examples
⎞ Right Parenthesis Upper Hook Symbol
- ⎞Use: ⎞ to close a hooked delimiter pair.
- ⎞Result: (value) ⎞ shown in the chosen style set.
- ⎞Options: select the right-hooked close symbol ⎞.
- ⎞In notation: A ⎞ B where the closure style must match.
- ⎞Typography check: ensure ⎞ renders correctly in your editor.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+239E | |
| HTML Entity | ⎞ | |
| HTML Code | ⎞ | |
| CSS | \239E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9118 | |
| Decimal | 9118 |
How to type Right Parenthesis Upper Hook Symbol (⎞)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9118 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 239E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 239E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 239e, 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 Upper Hook symbol mean?
⎞ (U+239E) is a right parenthesis character with an upper hook. In practice, it’s used as a typographic or technical alternative to a standard “)” when a specific look is required—such as in mathematical typesetting, computer documentation, or UI mockups where bracket shape matters. Because it’s defined as its own Unicode code point, it stays consistent across platforms that support the character. Developers may prefer it over “)” to match a particular style set. Writers and designers may also use it to create distinctive notation in diagrams, labels, or annotated text.