HTML Entity for Left Square Bracket Quill (⁅)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Left Square Bracket Quill (⁅) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+2045 (LEFT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL) in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)—a left square bracket with a quill (ornamental variant), used in specialized notation and typography.
Render it with ⁅, ⁅, or CSS \2045. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⁅ with U+005B ([, standard left square bracket) or U+2046 (⁆, right square bracket with quill).
⚡ Quick Reference — Left Square Bracket Quill
U+2045General Punctuation
⁅Hexadecimal reference
⁅Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2045
Hex code ⁅
HTML code ⁅
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2045
Meaning Left square bracket with quill
Related U+005B = left square bracket ([)
U+2046 = right square bracket with quill (⁆)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Left Square Bracket Quill (⁅) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2045";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Bracket (hex): ⁅note⁆</p>
<p>Bracket (decimal): ⁅note⁆</p>
<p id="point">Bracket (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Left Square Bracket Quill (⁅) is supported in all modern browsers when the font includes General Punctuation glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Left Square Bracket Quill (⁅) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁅ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2045 for the left square bracket with quill. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⁅ uses the decimal Unicode value 8261 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2045 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⁅. Unicode U+2045 is in the General Punctuation block. There is no named HTML entity—use numeric codes. Pair with ⁆ (U+2046) to close. Previous: Left Single Quotation Mark.
Use Cases
The Left Square Bracket Quill (⁅) is commonly used in:
Use as an opening bracket in notation systems that require the quill variant.
Display in editorial or typographic contexts that use this bracket style.
Pair with right square bracket quill (⁆) for bracketed content in specs.
Represent interval or set notation with a distinct bracket style where required.
Document or demonstrate General Punctuation characters in tutorials.
Use in CSS content or design systems that need this bracket character.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⁅or⁅for numeric references - Add
aria-labelor surrounding text for accessibility - Pair with ⁆ (U+2046) when bracketing content
- Verify your font supports General Punctuation (U+2045)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Assume a named HTML entity exists—there is none for U+2045
- Substitute [ when the quill bracket variant is required
- Use CSS
\2045inside HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Leave brackets unpaired when using ⁅ and ⁆
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references plus CSS all render ⁅
⁅ ⁅For CSS, use \2045 in the content property
Unicode U+2045 — LEFT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL
No named HTML entity—use hex or decimal numeric codes
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁅ (hex), ⁅ (decimal), or \2045 in CSS content. All three methods render ⁅ correctly. There is no named HTML entity.U+2045 (LEFT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL). General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). Hex 2045, decimal 8261.⁅ or ⁅) go in markup. The CSS escape \2045 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⁅.⁅ (decimal), ⁅ (hex), or \2045 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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