Left Sideways U Bracket ⸦

⸦ (U+2E26) 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 Sideways U 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 symbol LEFT SIDEWAYS U BRACKET is a punctuation mark used in text and computing. It belongs to the Supplemental Punctuation block. In many fonts, it appears as a small curved opening brace turned on its side. It is not a letter or a mark of tone; it is a delimiter. Brackets and quotes delimit groups, parameters, or quoted text in writing and code. This helps readers see where a list or a parameter starts and ends. In documentation and programming, it can stand in for other bracket styles when a line is shown in isolation. Writers use it to mark sections or to introduce quoted material in a compact way. When paired with a closing bracket of a similar shape, it makes a clear boundary around data. The symbol supports clear communication, especially in technical prompts, data samples, or rules. It is especially useful in cases where other brackets are already in use and edge alignment matters. Remember to match openings and closings to keep text readable.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E26 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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