Fullwidth Left Curly Bracket

Copy and paste the fullwidth left curly bracket symbol (U+FF5B) instantly. Part of the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms Unicode block.

Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors

Character Codes

UnicodeU+FF5B
HTML Entity{
CSS Code\FF5B
JavaScript\u{FF5B}
Decimal{

About This Symbol

Name
Fullwidth Left Curly Bracket
Code Point
U+FF5B

The Fullwidth Left Curly Bracket () is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FF5B. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The fullwidth left curly bracket symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.

How to Use

  • 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy to your clipboard
  • 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
  • 3.Or use the HTML entity { in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \FF5B with the content property

Understanding Fullwidth Left Curly Bracket

Assigned to code point U+FF5B, the fullwidth left curly bracket ({) serves a precise role within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.

The hexadecimal value FF5B places this character at decimal position 65371 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference {, the CSS escape \FF5B, or the JavaScript literal \u{FF5B}. Each method guarantees correct rendering regardless of the file encoding.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "fullwidth left," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.

Related Characters from Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms