Bracket Symbols
Copy a bracket character. Find matching pairs and frame components below.
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Copy a bracket symbol
16 symbols + 8 combinations
( and ) form a parenthesis pair; [ and ] are square brackets; 「 and 」 are corner brackets. Keep an opening and closing form together when framing a label. ꒰ and ꒱ are Yi radicals used visually as a frame, not officially named curly brackets.
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Parentheses, square brackets, and braces
Common individual opening and closing characters. Use the exact form required by code, formulas, or the destination field.
Corner, lenticular, and angle brackets
Punctuation characters with separate identities. 〈 and 〉 are not the ordinary less-than and greater-than signs.
Writing-system characters used as frames
Actual Yi radicals and Tibetan marks. The decorative frame use does not replace their official character names.
Matching-pair layouts
Complete pairs with a space between their sides. Each value contains multiple characters; insert a short label between the sides where appropriate.
Bracket Symbols: names, Unicode, and HTML codes
Match the character to its name before copying. HTML codes are for website source; paste the symbol itself into a bio or message.
| Symbol | Unicode name or sequence | Code points | HTML | Usage or appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( | Left parenthesis | U+0028 | ( | The opening parenthesis in an ordinary paired layout. |
| ) | Right parenthesis | U+0029 | ) | The closing parenthesis. |
| [ | Left square bracket | U+005B | [ | The opening square bracket. |
| ] | Right square bracket | U+005D | ] | The closing square bracket. |
| { | Left curly bracket | U+007B | { | The opening curly bracket or brace. |
| } | Right curly bracket | U+007D | } | The closing curly bracket or brace. |
| 「 | Left corner bracket | U+300C | 「 | An opening corner-bracket character. |
| 」 | Right corner bracket | U+300D | 」 | The corresponding closing corner bracket. |
| 【 | Left black lenticular bracket | U+3010 | 【 | An opening filled lenticular bracket. |
| 】 | Right black lenticular bracket | U+3011 | 】 | The corresponding closing lenticular bracket. |
| 〈 | Left angle bracket | U+3008 | 〈 | An opening angle bracket, distinct from less-than sign <. |
| 〉 | Right angle bracket | U+3009 | 〉 | A closing angle bracket, distinct from greater-than sign >. |
| ꒰ | Yi radical shy | U+A4B0 | ꒰ | A Yi radical used visually as the left side of some decorative frames. |
| ꒱ | Yi radical vep | U+A4B1 | ꒱ | A different Yi radical used visually as the right side of those frames. |
| ༺ | Tibetan mark gug rtags gyon | U+0F3A | ༺ | A Tibetan mark sometimes used as a decorative left frame. |
| ༻ | Tibetan mark gug rtags gyas | U+0F3B | ༻ | A corresponding Tibetan mark sometimes used as a decorative right frame. |
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the codes.
Use a matching opening and closing form
A short frame such as [ notes ] uses a left and right square bracket around readable words. 「 notes 」 uses corner brackets. Choose one pair rather than mixing opening and closing shapes unintentionally.
The matching-pair layouts supply both sides and a space. They are convenient editable sequences, not single paired-bracket Unicode characters.
A bracket-like shape may be a writing-system character
꒰ and ꒱ are Yi Radical Shy and Yi Radical Vep. ༺ and ༻ are named Tibetan marks. This page documents their identities while explaining the visual frame use found in decorative profiles.
Do not assume that a character with a curved outline is ordinary punctuation, or that using it in a frame changes its original identity. Use conventional brackets when a field or a formal text requires punctuation.
Decorative brackets cannot replace required syntax
〈 is Left Angle Bracket, U+3008, whereas < is Less-Than Sign, U+003C. Similar-looking characters can have different roles in code or formulas. The same caution applies to decorative braces and script-derived frames.
Use the exact punctuation your language, editor, or app expects. For a display-name frame, preview the saved result and shorten the label if either side wraps onto a separate line.
Sources and references
Unicode 18.0 supplies the individual character names. Empty-pair layouts and framed labels are editorial sequences by SnakeBaby, not new standardized characters.
How this collection is maintained
We pair ordinary bracket forms, distinguish angle brackets from comparison signs, and keep Yi and Tibetan character names accurate. Decorative use is documented separately from syntax and writing-system identity; field compatibility is not assumed.
Published by SnakeBaby. Report an example or explanation that needs correcting.
How to use these
- Choose the exact character or combination and tap Copy. Labels and reference codes are not part of the copied text.
- Paste into a supported text field with Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command. Replace any sample words with your own.
- Preview the saved text. Font differences and narrow fields can change the appearance or cause a longer combination to wrap.
Platform notes
- A message, bio, display name, and unique account handle can have different character rules. Check the exact destination field.
- Text glyphs depend on the font; emoji artwork depends on the app or operating system. Copying preserves characters, not this page's colors or drawing.
- A missing-glyph box can indicate that the needed font is unavailable. Try a simpler character or another font where the app allows it.
Examples in context
Quick FAQ
Which are square brackets?
[ is Left Square Bracket, U+005B, and ] is Right Square Bracket, U+005D. A layout such as [ name ] contains both brackets, spaces, and your label.
Are ꒰ and ꒱ officially curly brackets?
No. They are Yi Radical Shy, U+A4B0, and Yi Radical Vep, U+A4B1. They are sometimes arranged visually as a decorative frame. The ordinary curly brackets are { and }.
Is 〈 the same as <?
No. 〈 is Left Angle Bracket, U+3008. < is Less-Than Sign, U+003C. Keep required characters intact in code and formulas rather than replacing them with a decorative lookalike.
How can I copy a complete pair?
Use the matching-pair group to copy both sides and the space between them. Insert your short label, then preview the result so the closing side stays with the words.