Superscript Left Parenthesis ⁽

⁽ (U+207D) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Superscript Left Parenthesis is part of the Symbols family (block: Superscripts and Subscripts). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: History & usage The character U+207D is the superscript left parenthesis. It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts block and is a raised, smaller version of a regular left parenthesis. It has been used in digital text and typesetting to indicate a special level of grouping or emphasis. In practice, this symbol appears where a reader should treat the enclosed items as a compact unit or as a parameter that belongs to a superscript note. The primary purpose is to show a bracket that sits above the baseline, signaling a relationship without adding extra line height. In writing and code, the symbol can help delimit groups, parameters, or quoted text in a concise way. It is especially useful when space is limited or when a sentence needs to include nested information without breaking the flow. As with other superscripts, it should be used in moderation to avoid crowding. Its meaning remains clear when paired with standard punctuation and regular-sized text elsewhere in the document. Overall, it serves as a compact delimiter in contexts that mix writing and code.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+207D in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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