Right Square Bracket
Block: Basic Latin
- Symbol
- ]
- Unicode
U+005D- Unicode name
- RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET
- Block
- Basic Latin
- Script
- Common
- Category
- Punctuation, Close
- Type
- Punctuation character
Right Square Bracket (]) is encoded as U+005D and has the formal Unicode name RIGHT SQUARE BRACKET. Unicode classifies it as Punctuation, Close in the Basic Latin block. Its name places it in the bracket/delimiter family, which gives the page a narrower identity than the glyph alone. Separately encoded named neighbors include [ Left Square Bracket (U+005B); those records should be compared by name and code point rather than merged because their shapes or terminology are related.
Why ] Is a Distinct Typographic Character
] is Right Square Bracket (U+005D), classified by Unicode as Punctuation, Close. In digital typography, that encoded identity is separate from the font drawing: a typeface can change width, stroke, or placement without turning the character into another code point.
This matters when punctuation, currency, or measurement marks have close visual neighbors. Preserve the intended character first; language- or style-guide spacing rules can then be applied without silently substituting a different mark.
When another character is unclear, try what is this symbol (])? to identify it from the character itself, its Unicode value, or its shape.
Why Context Matters for Right Square Bracket
Right Square Bracket belongs to the typography / punctuation family. Its Unicode identity tells you which character is present, while the surrounding document determines the specific interpretation.
This separation is useful when the same glyph appears in different applications. First identify the character by code point; then use the nearby words, notation, typography, or interface to decide what the author intended. That avoids assigning meaning solely from shape.
Unicode Distinctions Around ]
Unicode stores ] as U+005D, while nearby records include [ Left Square Bracket (U+005B). These are separate encoded identities, not alternate font drawings of one character.
The comparison is useful because a shared word in the name, a mirrored direction, or a similar outline can make two symbols appear interchangeable. When the distinction matters, compare the complete Unicode name and code point before replacing one record with another.
Digital Representations of U+005D
U+005D = decimal 93 = HTML ] / ]. A Unicode escape-style form is u005D. Its UTF-8 bytes are 5D.
Use these identifiers in markup, source code, exports, or character diagnostics when the glyph alone is not enough.