Right Parenthesis Lower Hook ⎠

⎠ (U+23A0) 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: Right Parenthesis Lower Hook 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: RIGHT PARENTHESIS LOWER HOOK is the name of the symbol with code point U+23A0 in the Miscellaneous Technical block. It is a variation of a right parenthesis with a small hook on the lower part. In many fonts, it appears as a curved mark that helps show a closing element while adding a distinct shape. Its history is not widely described in general guides. In use, it helps readers and processors recognize closing brackets with a particular cue. Brackets and quotes delimit groups, parameters, or quoted text in writing and code. The symbol serves as a visual tool to separate items, parameters, or quoted text in technical writing and in some coding contexts. It can appear in diagrams, mathematical notes, or documentation where a marked closing symbol clarifies structure. Because it comes from the Miscellaneous Technical block, it supports careful typography in technical material. As with other symbols in this area, proper font support is important for clear rendering. Users choose it to convey a precise closing element without interfering with standard punctuation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+23A0 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.

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