Left Parenthesis

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Shortcodes

Copy and paste codes for Left Parenthesis symbol ( to use in your websites, apps, blogs, and more.

Unicode
U+0028
Alt Code
40
HTML Code
(
HEX Code
(
CSS Code
\0028
JS/JSON
\u0028
Unix/C/PHP/JAVA
0x0028
URL-encode
%28
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How to type Left Parenthesis symbol ( ?
Using Left Parenthesis Alt Code:
You can type the Left Parenthesis symbol ( using your keyboard by using the Alt Code for Left Parenthesis. Before you begin, ensure that your Num Lock is turned on, and use the Numpad to type the code. Then, follow these simple steps:
  1. Hold down the Alt key on your keyboard.
  2. Type the Alt code 40 using the Numpad.
  3. Release the Alt key.
This will make the ( appear on your screen.
Alternative Methods:
  • You can try inserting Left Parenthesis symbol using these system tools:
    • Mac Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space)
    • Windows Emoji/Symbol Picker (Win + .)
    • Windows Character Map (charmap.exe)
  • Note: These tools may not include all Unicode symbols
  • Copy and paste the ( symbol directly from this website.
  • Use provided codes for Left Parenthesis symbol where they are supported.
How to add Left Parenthesis symbol in HTML, CSS, and JS?
HTML Methods:
1. Direct Symbol:
 
<span>(</span>
 
2. HTML Decimal Code:
 
<span>&#40;</span>
 
3. Hexadecimal Code:
 
<span>&#x0028;</span>
 
Preview: (
CSS Method:
 
.symbol::before {
    content: '\\0028';
}
  
Preview: Symbol
JavaScript Methods:
1. Direct Symbol:
 
document.querySelector('.symbol').textContent = '(';
 
2. Unicode Escape:
 
document.querySelector('.symbol').textContent = '\u0028';
 
Preview: (
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