Left Angle Bracket with Dot ⦑
⦑ (U+2991) 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 Angle Bracket with Dot 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: LEFT ANGLE BRACKET WITH DOT is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block. Its code point is U+2991. It is used as a bracket in some mathematical texts and in computer notation. The dot helps distinguish it from other angle brackets. In history, special brackets emerged with the need to mark grouped terms, parameters, or quoted text. This symbol appears mainly in specialized lists, tables, and formulas. It helps set apart a group from surrounding text in a clear way. Writers use brackets like this to enclose data, conditions, or options without repeating words. In code, such brackets can indicate a parameter list or a quoted string. The dot adds a visual cue to separate the bracket from nearby symbols. Today, it remains a niche choice, mainly in technical work. It is not common in everyday writing. When used, it signals a precise boundary or parameter. It supports clarity in dense lines of math or code. Users choose it for its simple, compact look and distinct dot marker.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2991 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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2991 - General Category:
Ps - Age:
3.2 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 A6 91 - UTF-16:
2991 - UTF-32:
00002991 - HTML dec:
⦑ - HTML hex:
⦑ - JS escape:
\u2991 - Python \N{}:
\N{LEFT ANGLE BRACKET WITH DOT} - Python \u:
\u2991 - Python \U:
\U00002991 - URL-encoded:
%E2%A6%91 - CSS escape:
\2991
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+2991 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.