Right Square Bracket Extension Symbol
⎥ is a right square bracket extension character used to visually extend a bracket in technical and math-style text.
U+23A5
The character ⎥ (U+23A5) is called the Right Square Bracket Extension. It’s mainly used when text or notation needs a right bracket that visually spans more vertical space. You can copy it directly or use its code point in HTML/CSS/font-aware contexts.
Right Square Bracket Extension Symbol Meaning
⎥ is a Unicode character designed to represent a “right square bracket extension.” In practice, it’s used as part of larger bracket structures where the right bracket needs to extend to match the height of surrounding content (for example, an expression block, diagram label, or formatted technical text). Rather than relying on styling or scaling, using this specific glyph helps keep bracket shapes consistent across platforms that support the character. It’s most common in technical writing, math-like formatting, and UI text where a bracket must align with multiline layouts.
Common uses
- •Creating math-like bracket layouts in plain text
- •Matching bracket height to multiline technical content
- •Designing UI labels or diagram annotations with extended brackets
- •Adding typographic structure in documentation and specs
- •Composing extended enclosure symbols in markup environments
Examples
⎥ Right Square Bracket Extension
- ⎥Define the set: A ⎥ B
- ⎥Result shown inside brackets: ⎥x + 1⎤
- ⎥Multiline note: Line 1 ⎥ Line 2
- ⎥Group notation: expr ⎥ subexpr
- ⎥Diagram label: target ⎥ output
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎥ | |
| HTML Code | ⎥ | |
| CSS | \23A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9125 | |
| Decimal | 9125 |
How to type Right Square Bracket Extension Symbol (⎥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9125 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23a5, 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 Square Bracket Extension symbol mean?
⎥ is a Unicode character designed to represent a “right square bracket extension.” In practice, it’s used as part of larger bracket structures where the right bracket needs to extend to match the height of surrounding content (for example, an expression block, diagram label, or formatted technical text). Rather than relying on styling or scaling, using this specific glyph helps keep bracket shapes consistent across platforms that support the character. It’s most common in technical writing, math-like formatting, and UI text where a bracket must align with multiline layouts.
What is ⎥ called?
⎥ is the “Right Square Bracket Extension,” Unicode U+23A5.
How do I copy ⎥?
Select and copy the character directly from this page, then paste it into your text, editor, or design tool.
Can I use ⎥ in HTML?
Yes. You can use the provided HTML entity: ⎥ (right square bracket extension).
Does ⎥ always look extended in every font?
No. The visual appearance depends on whether the font you’re using supports the glyph for U+23A5.