Fullwidth Apostrophe Letter
The fullwidth apostrophe ＇ (U+FF07) is a wide-width quote-like mark used in fullwidth text.
U+FF07
＇ is the FULLWIDTH APOSTROPHE character, with the Unicode code point U+FF07. It’s commonly used when you need apostrophes to match fullwidth (wide) typography. Use the options below to copy or insert it reliably in text and code.
Fullwidth Apostrophe Letter Meaning
The fullwidth apostrophe ＇ is a typographic variant of the standard apostrophe ('), designed for fullwidth text layouts (often used in East Asian typography). Because it has a different Unicode code point (U+FF07) and width, it may not look identical to the normal apostrophe in monospaced or mixed-width content. In practice, it helps keep punctuation aligned with other fullwidth characters, especially in interfaces, headings, or stylized text where wide characters are used consistently. If your text is mixing ASCII and fullwidth characters, choosing the correct apostrophe can improve visual uniformity.
Common uses
- •Typing or rendering fullwidth/halfwidth consistent punctuation in Japanese-style or fullwidth UI text
- •Designing typography where all punctuation should match fullwidth character width
- •Copying into templates that require U+FF07 specifically (not the normal apostrophe)
- •Programming content strings for display in systems that expect fullwidth apostrophes
- •Social media captions or art text where fullwidth punctuation improves visual style
Examples
＇ Fullwidth Apostrophe (U+FF07)
- ＇＇tis a short form.
- ＇I can’t say ＇no＇ in this style.
- ＇User input: ＇example＇
- ＇今日は＇おはよう＇です。
- ＇Rock ’n’ roll -> use ＇n＇ consistently.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF07 | |
| HTML Entity | ＇ | |
| HTML Code | ＇ | |
| CSS | \FF07 |
FAQ
What does the Fullwidth Apostrophe letter mean?
The fullwidth apostrophe ＇ is a typographic variant of the standard apostrophe ('), designed for fullwidth text layouts (often used in East Asian typography). Because it has a different Unicode code point (U+FF07) and width, it may not look identical to the normal apostrophe in monospaced or mixed-width content. In practice, it helps keep punctuation aligned with other fullwidth characters, especially in interfaces, headings, or stylized text where wide characters are used consistently. If your text is mixing ASCII and fullwidth characters, choosing the correct apostrophe can improve visual uniformity.
Is ＇ the same as the normal apostrophe ( ' )?
No. ＇ is FULLWIDTH APOSTROPHE (U+FF07). The normal apostrophe is a different character (typically U+0027). They may display differently in width and alignment.
How do I input ＇ on a keyboard?
Most keyboards don’t have a dedicated key for U+FF07. The easiest method is to copy/paste ＇ from this page or insert it by Unicode code point in your software.
What should I use in code to ensure the correct character?
Use the Unicode code point U+FF07. Common forms include HTML entity ＇ and JavaScript \\u{FF07} or CSS \\FF07.
Will ＇ work in HTML and CSS?
Yes. You can include it directly, use the HTML entity ＇, or generate it with CSS/Unicode escapes depending on your environment.