} Close Curly Brace
Also called: right brace, close curly bracket. The close curly brace ends a group that the open brace started.
How to type }
Hold Shift with your left pinky, then press the ] key with your right pinky.
Meaning and fun facts
Forgetting a closing } is one of the most common bugs in computer code, so programmers always check their pairs.
Common uses
- Closing sets and code blocks
Fun example: {red, blue}
Typing tip
Every { needs a matching }. Coders say "open curly" and "close curly." It is typed with the right pinky while the left pinky holds Shift.
} at a glance
| Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Chromebook) | Shift + ] |
|---|---|
| Phone or tablet | On an iPhone, tap 123 and then #+= to see it. On Android (Gboard), tap ?123 and then =\< if it is not on the first page. |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 125 (hold Alt, type the number on the number pad) |
| Unicode | U+007D |
| HTML code | } |
Quick practice drill
Type the examples below. The keyboard shows which finger and Shift key to use.
Want more? Practice this reach in Lesson 12: Pinky Power: Q and P, or warm up with typing practice and Falling Words.
Related symbols
See all symbols in Keyboard Characters and Meanings.
FAQ
What is the } symbol called?
} is called the close curly brace. It is also called right brace, close curly bracket.
How do you type close curly brace on a keyboard?
Hold Shift with your left pinky, then press the ] key with your right pinky.
What does } mean?
The close curly brace ends a group that the open brace started.