Left-Pointing Curved Angle Bracket ⧼

⧼ (U+29FC) 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-Pointing Curved Angle Bracket is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B). 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 character is the LEFT-POINTING CURVED ANGLE BRACKET. Its codepoint is U+29FC and it lives in the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block. In type and math, this symbol is used as a bracket that points left. It appears in texts and code as a delimiter for groups, parameters, or quoted text. The symbol helps separate parts of an expression or a line of code when a curved, leftward bracket is preferred over straight brackets or other punctuation. History notes show it as part of Unicode’s effort to cover more mathematical notation. It adds a distinctive way to enclose items that differ from common parentheses or angle brackets. In practice, writers and programmers may choose it to set apart a group or to indicate a parameter list in a readable, compact form. The function stays consistent with its name: it marks the start of a group on the left side. When used, it is paired with a rightward counterpart to close the group. This keeps syntax clear and readable.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+29FC 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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