U+23B6 "" Bottom Square Bracket over Top Square Bracket Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

U+23B6 "" Bottom Square Bracket over Top Square Bracket is a specialized typographic symbol found in the Miscellaneous Technical block, designed for use in mathematical notation and technical diagrams. It visually represents a bottom square bracket placed directly above a top square bracket, creating a stacked bracket configuration that can indicate a specific range, interval, or structural grouping within a formula. This character is particularly useful in contexts such as typesetting large delimiters or braces in technical documentation, where standard bracket characters may not adequately convey the intended spatial relationship. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent representation across different platforms and fonts, supporting precise communication in fields like mathematics, engineering, and computer science.

General Properties

Code Point
U+23B6
Name
Bottom Square Bracket over Top Square Bracket

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
⎶
HTML Hex Encoding
⎶
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x8E 0xB6
UTF-16 Encoding
0x23B6
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000023B6
C/C++/Java Escape
\u23b6