Left Parenthesis
Unicode
U+0028
Decimal
40
HTML (numeric)
( · (
Alt code (Windows)
Alt + 40 · Alt + 040
Category
ASCII punctuation
Related characters
FAQ — Left Parenthesis
What is the Unicode code of ( (Left Parenthesis)?
The Left Parenthesis character has the Unicode codepoint U+0028 (decimal 40). Its HTML form is ( (decimal) / ( (hex).
How do I type ( with an alt code?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt + 40 · Alt + 040 on the numeric keypad. Or copy the character directly with the button above.
Which category does ( belong to?
Left Parenthesis is in the "ASCII punctuation" category.