Right Square Bracket ]
] (U+5D) 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: Right Square Bracket is part of the Symbols family (block: Basic Latin). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET is the typographic symbol with the Unicode code point U+005D. It belongs to the Basic Latin block and uses the Common script. Historically, brackets have been used in many writing systems to group ideas and set off text. In programming and data formats, the right square bracket marks the end of a list, an array, or a parameter. In printed text, it helps close a set of items or quoted text. Its form is simple and recognizable, making it easy to pair with a left bracket. The character supports clear syntax in code and readability in prose. The usage origin lies in delimiting groups and quoted material, a role that continues across languages and tools. In modern use, it appears in dictionaries, math notations, and code samples as a closing delimiter. The symbol remains common, stable, and widely supported across fonts and keyboards.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+5D 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.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+5D - General Category:
Pe - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Basic Latin - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
5D - UTF-16:
005D - UTF-32:
0000005D - HTML dec:
] - HTML hex:
] - JS escape:
\u005D - Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET} - Python \u:
\u005D - Python \U:
\U0000005D - URL-encoded:
%5D - CSS escape:
\5D
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+5D or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ] (hex) or ] (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.