Left Square Bracket with Quill ⁅

⁅ (U+2045) 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 Quill is part of the Symbols family (block: General 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: This entry covers the History and usage of the LEFT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL. The character is U+2045, and its name in English is LEFT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL. It belongs to the General Punctuation block and uses the Common script. The symbol has a specific role in text and code. Brackets and quotes delimit groups, parameters, or quoted text in writing and code. This use helps separate ideas, choices, or data within a line or block. In typography, the quill detail distinguishes the left opening mark from other brackets. Writers and developers may see it when they work with special notation or when compatibility with certain standards is needed. The mark is part of a set of punctuation that supports clear structure, especially in lists, formulas, or quoted passages. When used, it indicates the start of a section that will be closed later by a matching symbol. Over time, editors have treated it as a formal tool for framing content. This history shows how a single character can aid readability and organization in multiple contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2045 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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