Left Arc Less-Than Bracket ⦓
⦓ (U+2993) 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 Arc Less-Than 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: The symbol LEFT ARC LESS-THAN BRACKET has the codepoint U+2993. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block and is used in Common scripts. In math, bracket-like symbols help show structure and order. They act as delimiters that surround expressions. The symbol also marks comparisons in some formulas and interfaces. It indicates a relationship that sets one side apart from another. In user interfaces, brackets help group parameters or options. They show where a value begins and ends. The form is a curved opening angle that visually cues a boundary. Writers use brackets to quote text or separate items. In code, these brackets help define parameters and arguments. The symbol is part of a family of brackets that includes various opening and closing shapes. It is useful when a cleaner, compact look is needed in compact formulas. Overall, this symbol supports clarity in math, writing, and programming by marking groups and comparisons. It helps readers follow structure with minimal effort.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2993 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+2993 - General Category:
Ps - Age:
3.2 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 A6 93 - UTF-16:
2993 - UTF-32:
00002993 - HTML dec:
⦓ - HTML hex:
⦓ - JS escape:
\u2993 - Python \N{}:
\N{LEFT ARC LESS-THAN BRACKET} - Python \u:
\u2993 - Python \U:
\U00002993 - URL-encoded:
%E2%A6%93 - CSS escape:
\2993
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+2993 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.