Left Low Paraphrase Bracket ⸜

⸜ (U+2E1C) 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 Low Paraphrase Bracket is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Punctuation). 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 character LEFT LOW PARAPHRASE BRACKET has the code point U+2E1C and belongs to the Supplemental Punctuation block. It is part of the symbol set used in various scripts for punctuation needs. Its history is tied to a family of brackets and related marks that help writers and programmers separate groups and ideas. The symbol appears in fonts across many languages and contexts. It is used to mark the start or end of a quoted section, a parameter, or a list item in text and code. In practical work, people insert this bracket to clearly delimit content inside other brackets or quotes. The usage atom states: Brackets and quotes delimit groups, parameters, or quoted text in writing and code. This makes it a useful tool for clear structure in documentation, specifications, and technical writing. Because it is part of the broader punctuation set, it shares behavior with similar marks in alignment, spacing, and pairing rules. Users choose it when a lower bracket mark better fits the style or language conventions they follow.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E1C 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.

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