U+2E02 "⸂" Left Substitution Bracket Unicode Character

U+2E02 "⸂" Left Substitution Bracket is a specialized punctuation mark found in the Supplemental Punctuation block, designed primarily for use in critical editions of classical and biblical texts. It functions as an opening symbol to indicate a textual substitution, typically marking the beginning of a proposed emendation or alternative reading within a manuscript or scholarly annotation. In practice, it often pairs with its counterpart U+2E03, the Right Substitution Bracket, to enclose a word or phrase that a recent editor suggests replacing an older scribal error or variant, allowing readers to distinguish original text from editorial corrections without altering the documented source.