Left Double Parenthesis ⸨

⸨ (U+2E28) 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 Double Parenthesis 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: LEFT DOUBLE PARENTHESIS is a symbol in the Supplemental Punctuation block. It has the code point U+2E28. This character is used in some writing and coding contexts as a bracket that opens a special group. It can mark a set of items, parameters, or quoted text. In practice, writers and programmers may rely on it to show a clear start of a contained section. The symbol is read as a distinct opening mark and pairs with a corresponding closing form in the same family. When used, it helps separate ideas or data from surrounding text without using plain parentheses. In code, it can surround parameters or arguments, making the intended grouping more explicit. In plain text, it may appear in specialized notation or in examples that require a visual delimiter. The LEFT DOUBLE PARENTHESIS stands apart from common parentheses by its double shape, which reduces ambiguity in dense material. Overall, its role is to delimit groups, parameters, or quoted text in writing and code. It supports clarity in both prose and technical work.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E28 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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