0x231C

0x231C refers to the Unicode code point U+231C. It is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block, a collection of miscellaneous symbols used in various technical, mathematical, and typographic contexts. The abstract symbol at this code point is font-dependent; different fonts may render it with distinct visual styles, and some fonts may render it more prominently as a corner- or bracket-like mark.

Encoding and representations: In UTF-8, U+231C encodes as the three-byte sequence E2 8C 9C. In UTF-16, it is represented as 0x231C (big-endian) or 0x1C23 in little-endian form. In HTML and XML, you can reference it as a numeric character reference using either the hexadecimal form ⌜ or the decimal form ⌜.

Rendering and usage: Because the glyph is dependent on font design, the appearance of the character in digital text can vary significantly between environments. The symbol is not a standard alphanumeric glyph and is used primarily in specialized contexts, such as technical notation, symbol catalogs, or UI elements where a compact, symbolic indicator is desired. It is not part of the core ASCII set and is relatively uncommon in everyday prose.

Related symbols: U+231A (WATCH) and U+231B (HOURGLASS) are adjacent characters in the same region of the Unicode repertoire, while U+2329 (LEFT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET) and U+232A (RIGHT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET) provide nearby bracket-like glyphs. See also general Unicode documentation for the Miscellaneous Symbols block for broader context.

Accessibility and references: As with other symbols, screen readers will describe the character by its Unicode name rather than its appearance. For precise naming and historical notes, consult the Unicode Character Database entry for U+231C.