Superscript left parenthesis (⁽) is the Unicode character at U+207D in Superscripts and Subscripts. Official name: SUPERSCRIPT LEFT PARENTHESIS. It is a precomposed raised opening parenthesis used in compact superscript groups.
Remember
Character ⁽
Unicode U+207D
Hex entity ⁽
Decimal ⁽
CSS escape \207D
Named entity (none)
Not the same ( · <sup>(</sup> · ₍
Prefer ⁽ or ⁽ in HTML markup. You can also type ⁽ in UTF-8. There is no named entity. Pair with ⁾ (U+207E) for the closing mark.
Using Hex Code: ⁽
Using HTML Code: ⁽
Using CSS Entity: ⁽
Typed directly: ⁽
Example: ⁽n⁾
How It Works
1. Hex:U+207D → ⁽ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁽.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8317 → ⁽. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \207D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁽ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / example: paste ⁽ in UTF-8, or write ⁽n⁾ to pair left and right superscript parentheses.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Superscript Left Parenthesis.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+207D. Use ⁽ or ⁽.
(
Not a normal parenthesis
Plain ( is U+0028. Prefer U+207D only when you need the precomposed superscript form.
⁾
Pair with the right mark
Closing superscript parenthesis is U+207E (⁾). Use both for balanced groups like ⁽n⁾.
Fonts
Superscript font coverage
Some UI fonts omit Superscripts and Subscripts. Prefer a font that covers this block for display.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\207D belongs in CSS strings. ⁽ / ⁽ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End numeric references
Always finish with ; — write ⁽, not ⁽.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Superscript left parenthesis (U+207D) and its entity forms (⁽, ⁽, CSS \\207D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on superscript font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Superscript Left Parenthesis (⁽)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+207D / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⁽ or ⁽ in HTML. Use \\207D only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+207D (decimal 8317) — glyph ⁽.
HTML: use ⁽ or ⁽ — no named entity; typing ⁽ also works.
CSS: use \207D inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⁽ = precomposed superscript left parenthesis — pair with ⁾; not plain (.
One line:U+207D → ⁽ / ⁽ / CSS \207D.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⁽ (hex), ⁽ (decimal), type ⁽ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \207D in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+207D.
U+207D (SUPERSCRIPT LEFT PARENTHESIS). Hex 207D, decimal 8317. It belongs to Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ⁽ or ⁽.
Use it for compact Unicode superscript groups, such as ⁽n⁾. Prefer <sup>(</sup> when you want semantic HTML superscript styling of a normal left parenthesis. Pair with U+207E for the closing mark.
HTML entities (⁽ or ⁽) go in markup. The CSS escape \207D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ⁽ is the precomposed superscript left parenthesis (U+207D). A plain ( is U+0028. <sup>(</sup> raises a normal parenthesis with HTML/CSS — similar look, different character and semantics.
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Did you know?
Superscript left parenthesis (⁽) is Unicode U+207D (decimal 8317) — SUPERSCRIPT LEFT PARENTHESIS in Superscripts and Subscripts. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⁽ or ⁽. Pair it with superscript right parenthesis (U+207E, ⁾) for balanced notation like ⁽n⁾. Do not confuse it with a normal ( wrapped in <sup>, or with subscript left parenthesis (U+208D).
