Left Square Bracket with Stroke ⹕

⹕ (U+2E55) 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 Square Bracket with Stroke 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 SQUARE BRACKET WITH STROKE has the code point U+2E55 in the Supplemental Punctuation block. It is a punctuation mark with a stroke across the square bracket. It is used to mark or close groups, parameters, or quoted text. In writing, it helps show where a group begins or ends. In code, it can enclose parameters or items in lists. The character is part of the Common script set, meaning it is not tied to a single language. People use it to reduce confusion when multiple brackets appear. The stroke helps spacing look clear in dense text. It is not a common symbol in everyday writing, but it appears in technical manuals or specialized texts. When you see it, expect a boundary marker rather than a letter or number. The history of such marks shows a move toward distinct punctuation to separate data. This symbol fits a set of brackets with marks that add emphasis or separation. It is one tool among many for clarity in writing and coding.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E55 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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