Bottom Tortoise Shell Bracket ⏡

⏡ (U+23E1) 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: Bottom Tortoise Shell Bracket is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Technical). 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 BOTTOM TORTOISE SHELL BRACKET has the character name U+23E1 and belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block. It comes from the set of symbols used in writing and math to show structure and grouping. In practice, this symbol is used as a bracket to delimitation tasks in code and text. It marks the start or end of a group, parameter, or quoted text. Writers use brackets to separate ideas or to add notes without breaking the main sentence. In programming and data formats, the symbol helps show where lists or arguments begin and end. The shape and name link it to other tortoise shell style brackets that guide readers through a block of content. This symbol lives in the Common script family, so it is part of everyday text alongside letters and numerals. Its role is practical: it helps readers and machines parse groups, parameters, or quotes reliably. Historically, such brackets evolved to support clearer writing and more precise code. Today, they remain a small but useful tool in many languages and technical contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+23E1 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.

Related confusable: view similar characters.