] Close Square Bracket
Also called: right bracket. The close square bracket ends what the open square bracket started.
How to type ]
Press the ] key with your right pinky. No Shift needed.
Meaning and fun facts
Square brackets live just to the right of P, so your right pinky does a big reach to get them.
Common uses
- Closing lists in code
- Closing editor notes
Fun example: colors = [red, blue]
Typing tip
Square brackets are used inside quotes to add a word that was not in the original, like "She [the teacher] smiled." The ] key is two keys right of P.
] at a glance
| Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Chromebook) | ] |
|---|---|
| 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 + 93 (hold Alt, type the number on the number pad) |
| Unicode | U+005D |
| 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 square bracket. It is also called right bracket.
How do you type close square bracket on a keyboard?
Press the ] key with your right pinky. No Shift needed.
What does ] mean?
The close square bracket ends what the open square bracket started.