HTML Entity for Right Square Bracket With Quill (⁆)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Right Square Bracket With Quill (⁆) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+2046 (RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL) in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)—a right square bracket with a quill (ornamental variant), used in specialized notation and typography.
Render it with ⁆, ⁆, or CSS \2046. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⁆ with U+005D (], standard right square bracket) or U+2045 (⁅, left square bracket with quill).
⚡ Quick Reference — Right Square Bracket With Quill
U+2046General Punctuation
⁆Hexadecimal reference
⁆Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2046
Hex code ⁆
HTML code ⁆
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2046
Meaning Right square bracket with quill
Related U+005D = right square bracket (])
U+2045 = left square bracket with quill (⁅)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Right Square Bracket With 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: "\2046";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Bracket (hex): ⁅note⁆</p>
<p>Bracket (decimal): ⁅note⁆</p>
<p id="point">Bracket (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Right Square Bracket With Quill (⁆) is supported in all modern browsers when the font includes General Punctuation glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Right Square Bracket With Quill (⁆) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁆ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2046 for the right square bracket with quill. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⁆ uses the decimal Unicode value 8262 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2046 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⁆. Unicode U+2046 is in the General Punctuation block. There is no named HTML entity—use numeric codes. Pair with ⁅ (U+2045) to open. Previous: Right Single Quotation Mark.
Use Cases
The Right Square Bracket With Quill (⁆) is commonly used in:
Use as a closing bracket in notation systems that require the quill variant.
Display in editorial or typographic contexts that use this bracket style.
Pair with left 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+2045) when bracketing content
- Verify your font supports General Punctuation (U+2046)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Assume a named HTML entity exists—there is none for U+2046
- Substitute ] when the quill bracket variant is required
- Use CSS
\2046inside 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 \2046 in the content property
Unicode U+2046 — RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL
No named HTML entity—use hex or decimal numeric codes
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁆ (hex), ⁆ (decimal), or \2046 in CSS content. All three methods render ⁆ correctly. There is no named HTML entity.U+2046 (RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET WITH QUILL). General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). Hex 2046, decimal 8262.⁆ or ⁆) go in markup. The CSS escape \2046 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⁆.⁆ (decimal), ⁆ (hex), or \2046 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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