Z Notation Left Image Bracket ⦇

⦇ (U+2987) 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: Z Notation Left Image Bracket is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: Z NOTATION LEFT IMAGE BRACKET (U+2987) is a bracket used in Z notation and related writing to start an image-like left bracket. It appears in math and computer text to mark groups or parameters. The symbol is part of the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block and is considered a common script element. Historically, it helps distinguish a block that contains a list of items from ordinary parentheses. In practice, authors use this left image bracket to enclose parameters or quoted text. It can appear alongside other brackets to show structure in formal specs or code prose. When reading, the reader sees the bracket as a visual cue that a group begins and ends. This usage remains consistent with other image-like braces used in mathematics and notation systems. The main role is to delimit content clearly and avoid confusion with ordinary text. It supports precise grouping in definitions, models, or algorithms. In modern writing, it helps separate a parameter list from surrounding text while keeping a clean notation style.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2987 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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