Top Left Half Bracket ⸢

⸢ (U+2E22) 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 Left Half Bracket 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 character with code point U+2E22 is known as the TOP LEFT HALF BRACKET. It belongs to the Supplemental Punctuation block and uses the Common script. In text and code, this mark serves as the opening partner to a matching half bracket. It helps clearly separate groups, parameters, or quoted material. When writers or programmers need a visual cue that a section begins, they may use a half bracket instead of a full bracket. This mark is part of a broader set of punctuation that includes many shapes for specialized uses. The TOP LEFT HALF BRACKET appears in various written forms and digital encodings to support clear delimitation. It is not a letter or a digit, but a symbol used for structure. In practice, it often appears in technical documents, lists, or code where precise grouping matters. Readers recognize it as a cue to start a quoted or parameterized block. When paired with a corresponding right half bracket, it forms a clear boundary. This helps reduce ambiguity and improves readability in complex text.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E22 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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