Bottom Parenthesis ⏝

⏝ (U+23DD) 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: Bottom 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 symbol is called Bottom Parenthesis. Its codepoint in hex is 23DD and in Unicode it is U+23DD. It sits in the Miscellaneous Technical block and uses the Common script. It is a technical punctuation mark, not a standard everyday bracket. In history and usage, it forms part of the set of brackets and related marks used in specialized notation. It helps show grouping, parameters, or quoted text in writing and code. When writers and programmers need a close element that sits at the bottom of a group, this symbol can be chosen. It is often paired with other bracket shapes in mathematical or linguistic notation. The bottom position signals the end of a group, similar to a closing parenthesis, but with a distinct visual cue. In documents, technical dumps, or code comments, this character can clarify scope and boundaries. Its role is practical and precise rather than decorative. People use it to keep notation consistent across tools and fonts. Overall, Bottom Parenthesis serves as a robust delimiter in technical writing and programming contexts.

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