Dash with Left Upturn ⹃

⹃ (U+2E43) 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: Dash with Left Upturn 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: DASH WITH LEFT UPTURN is the name for a punctuation mark in the Supplemental Punctuation block. Its codepoint is U+2E43. In text, this character helps structure meaning and guides how a sentence reads by signaling a pause, shift, or special emphasis. It appears in contexts that require a distinct dash form, and in some fonts it resembles a dash beginning with a slight upward bend to the left. In English and other languages, usage conventions differ by style and locale. Writers may choose this mark to mark an aside, a break in thought, or a dramatic turn in a clause, depending on the typographic tradition. As with other punctuation, it should be used sparingly and consistently within a piece. When documenting text, include the character name, codepoint, and block for clarity. The dash helps readers parse the sentence and catch tone without adding extra words. Its history is tied to typographic evolution across scripts and printing styles.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E43 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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