Top Parenthesis ⏜

⏜ (U+23DC) 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: Top Parenthesis 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 TOP PARENTHESIS is a symbol with the codepoint U+23DC in the Miscellaneous Technical block. It has a clear toled shape used in text and code. Its main role is to mark the start of a paired element in some contexts. It helps show where a group, parameter, or quoted text begins. In practice, authors and programmers use it to set apart items and ideas. The symbol appears alongside other punctuation to clarify structure. It helps readers see where a set or option opens. It often works with a closing partner to surround content. The usage is described as a delimiter for groups and quoted material. When writing or coding, this symbol can indicate the start of a nested section or a parameter list. It keeps ideas organized and readable. As a typographic tool, it supports clarity without extra words. The context for this symbol is flexible and varies by field. Overall, it serves as a simple, direct marker for grouped content in writing and code.

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