Top Half Left Parenthesis ⹙

⹙ (U+2E59) 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: Top Half Left 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: The TOP HALF LEFT PARENTHESIS, code point U+2E59, belongs to the Supplemental Punctuation block. It is a bracket used to mark the start of a group, parameter, or quoted text in writing and in code. In text, it helps show where a line, term, or option begins. In programming and data formats, it serves as a delimiter that separates elements inside a list or a parameter list. This character is designed to sit at the top-left of a pair and is often paired with a corresponding bottom-right mark in systems that support it. Its use is straightforward: it signals that the following material is grouped or quoted until the end marker is reached. Writers and developers use it to keep ideas organized, especially in technical or linguistic materials. Because it is less common in everyday prose, readers rely on consistent use with related punctuation for clarity. The symbol supports clear boundaries in both plain text and code blocks, reducing ambiguity when showing parameters, options, or quoted material. When present, it should align with surrounding punctuation and maintain even spacing around the opening mark to avoid crowding nearby symbols.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E59 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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