) Close Parenthesis
Also called: right paren, close bracket. A close parenthesis ends the extra information that an open parenthesis started.
How to type )
Hold Shift with your left pinky, then press the 0 key with your right pinky.
Meaning and fun facts
Smiley faces like :) use the close parenthesis as a smile. It sits on the 0 key, right next to the open parenthesis on 9.
Common uses
- Closing a note in a sentence
- Closing math groups
- Smileys :)
Fun example: (2 + 2) x 3 = 12
Typing tip
If a sentence ends inside parentheses (like this one), the period goes after the closing parenthesis. Shift + 0 is typed with the right pinky.
) at a glance
| Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Chromebook) | Shift + 0 |
|---|---|
| Phone or tablet | On an iPhone, tap the 123 key and it is right there. On Android (Gboard), tap ?123. |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 41 (hold Alt, type the number on the number pad) |
| Unicode | U+0029 |
| 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 26: Numbers 6 to 0, 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 parenthesis. It is also called right paren, close bracket.
How do you type close parenthesis on a keyboard?
Hold Shift with your left pinky, then press the 0 key with your right pinky.
What does ) mean?
A close parenthesis ends the extra information that an open parenthesis started.