Left-Pointing Angle Bracket 〈
〈 (U+2329) 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: Left-Pointing Angle Bracket is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Technical). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The LEFT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET has the codepoint U+2329 in the Miscellaneous Technical block. It is a symbol that points to the left and is used as a boundary in text and data. In writing, it can mark quoted text or group items within a sentence. In code, it serves as a delimiter for parameters, options, or nested structures. The symbol helps readers see where a group begins and ends. It appears alongside its right-pointing counterpart to create paired brackets. Over time, it has found use in technical documents, mathematical notation, and user interfaces where space is limited. Some fonts render it clearly at standard sizes, while others may narrow the shape. People choose this bracket when a leftward cue is needed without using vowels or words. It is not a common punctuation mark in everyday prose, but it supports clarity in lists and code samples. In practice, it pairs with other brackets to frame data, commands, or quoted phrases, guiding interpretation without extra words.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2329 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.
See our category page for related symbols.
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2329 - General Category:
Ps - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Decomposition:
3008 - Block:
Miscellaneous Technical - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 8C A9 - UTF-16:
2329 - UTF-32:
00002329 - HTML dec:
〈 - HTML hex:
〈 - JS escape:
\u2329 - Python \N{}:
\N{LEFT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET} - Python \u:
\u2329 - Python \U:
\U00002329 - URL-encoded:
%E2%8C%A9 - CSS escape:
\2329
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2329 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 〈 (hex) or 〈 (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.