HTML Entity for Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament (❲)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2772

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Definition

What Is the Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament Entity?

Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament (❲) is the Dingbats character at Unicode U+2772 (LIGHT LEFT TORTOISE SHELL BRACKET ORNAMENT). It is a decorative left bracket used for ornamental framing.

Remember

Character     ❲
Unicode       U+2772
Named entity  &lbbrk;
Hex entity    &#x2772;
Decimal       &#10098;
CSS escape    \2772
Pair with     &rbbrk; (❳)
Not the same  [ (U+005B) · &lsqb; · { (U+007B)

Prefer &lbbrk; in HTML. Alternatives: ❲ or ❲. Close the pair with &rbbrk; (U+2773).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&lbbrk;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`❲`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`❲`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2772`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`❲`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable decorative markup	`&lbbrk;`
Numeric entity required	`❲` or `❲`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2772"`
Matching right ornament	Use &rbbrk; (U+2773)
Plain square brackets	Use Left Bracket / `[` instead

See it

Live Preview

Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament in common decorative contexts.

Framing ❲ Title ❳

Large glyph ❲

Named entity &lbbrk; → ❲

vs [ / { / ❳ ❲ | [ | { | ❳

With entities Named: ❲ | Hex: ❲ | Decimal: ❲

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol with named, hex, decimal, and CSS. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ❲ in a single document, plus a paired frame.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament (❲)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2772";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named: &lbbrk;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2772;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10098;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>&lbbrk; Title &rbbrk;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &lbbrk; is the HTML5 name for U+2772 → ❲. Prefer this for readable source.

2. Hex: U+2772 → ❲ in HTML. Same glyph as named.

3. Decimal: same code point as 10098 → ❲.

4. CSS: use \2772 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ❲ after the paragraph text.

5. Pair: close ornamental frames with &rbbrk; (U+2773). Do not use a plain ] as the visual match.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament.

Pair

Close with `&rbbrk;`

The matching right ornament is U+2773. Using ] or } breaks the decorative pair.

Look-alikes

Not a plain `[`

Square brackets are for code and lists. This Dingbat is for ornamental framing only.

Fonts

Dingbat coverage

Most modern fonts include U+2772, but verify on target devices if the ornament is critical.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2772 belongs in CSS. &lbbrk; / ❲ / ❲ belong in HTML.

A11y

Keep meaning in words

Ornaments are decorative. Put the real title text between the brackets so screen readers still hear the content.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &lbbrk;, not &lbbrk.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament (U+2772) and its entity forms (&lbbrk;, ❲, ❲, CSS \\2772) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament (❲)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ❲ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+2772 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &lbbrk; for readable HTML. Use \\2772 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2772 (decimal 10098).
HTML: prefer &lbbrk; — also ❲ / ❲.
CSS: use \2772 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: pair with &rbbrk; — not a plain ].

One line: U+2772 → &lbbrk; / ❲ / ❲ / CSS \2772.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament (❲) in HTML using entities?

Use &lbbrk; (named), ❲ (hex), ❲ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2772 in the content property. All render ❲ when the font supports Dingbats.

What is the Unicode value for Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament?

U+2772 (LIGHT LEFT TORTOISE SHELL BRACKET ORNAMENT). Hex 2772, decimal 10098. It belongs to Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2772?

Yes. HTML5 defines &lbbrk; for U+2772. Prefer &lbbrk; for readable decorative markup.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for ornamental framing, titles, and decorative typography. Pair with &rbbrk; (U+2773) for a matched right ornament. Prefer named entities for readable source.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2772?

HTML entities (&lbbrk;, ❲, or ❲) go in markup. The CSS escape \2772 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ❲.

How is &lbbrk; different from a plain [ bracket?

Plain [ is U+005B. &lbbrk; (U+2772) is a decorative Dingbat ornament. Use square brackets for code/lists; use &lbbrk; for ornamental framing.

Did you know?

Light Left Tortoise Shell Bracket Ornament is Unicode U+2772 (decimal 10098) — LIGHT LEFT TORTOISE SHELL BRACKET ORNAMENT in Dingbats. HTML5 named entity: &lbbrk;. Pair with &rbbrk; (U+2773) for a matching right ornament. These are decorative — not the same as plain [ / ] square brackets.

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