Z Notation Left Image Bracket Symbol

A symbol from the Bracket Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Bracket Symbols collection

Symbol: ⦇
Unicode: U+2987
HTML entity: ⦇
Category: Bracket Symbols

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About the z notation left image bracket symbol

In the Z notation formal specification language, this character pairs with its right counterpart to form a semantic bracket around a left-hand image or diagram description. It opens a syntactic construct that visually isolates an illustration from the surrounding mathematical text, helping maintain clarity in structured specifications.

As a member of the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols B block, it is classified as an open punctuation mark rather than a mathematical operator. This bracket is not used in everyday writing or common mathematical notation but appears exclusively in formal methods, particularly in documents describing software or system requirements.

How to type Z Notation Left Image Bracket

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2987 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2987.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.