Double High-reversed-9 Quotation Mark Symbol
The ‟ character is a specific quotation mark (U+201F) used in typography and text standards.
U+201F
The ‟ symbol is a punctuation character with the Unicode code point U+201F. It represents a particular style of double quotation mark used for typographic correctness. Use it when you need the exact character rather than a generic quote.
Double High-reversed-9 Quotation Mark Symbol Meaning
‟ (Unicode U+201F) is the “DOUBLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK,” a punctuation character intended for precise quote styling. Unlike the more common straight quotes ("), this mark has a distinct typographic shape and is specified by Unicode as its own character. In many fonts and typesetting systems, it may be used to match language- or style-specific quotation conventions. If your source text, stylesheet, or data expects U+201F specifically, using ‟ ensures you preserve the intended character identity and avoids substitution with other quote characters.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste the exact Unicode quotation character U+201F when formatting text
- •Typography and publishing workflows that require specific quote glyphs
- •Web and UI text where a design expects the precise quotation mark
- •Preparing documents that must match a reference text at the character level
- •Data entry or localization that preserves exact punctuation characters
Examples
‟ Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark
- ‟She wrote ‟Hello” and continued.
- ‟The label was set to ‟Important” in the brochure.
- ‟Quotation style: ‟double high-reversed-9”.
- ‟He replied with ‟Agreed” to the proposal.
- ‟Use ‟U+201F” when matching the source text.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+201F | |
| HTML Entity | ‟ | |
| HTML Code | ‟ | |
| CSS | \201F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8223 | |
| Decimal | 8223 |
How to type Double High-reversed-9 Quotation Mark Symbol (‟)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8223 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 201F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 201F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 201f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ‟ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Double High-reversed-9 Quotation Mark symbol mean?
‟ (Unicode U+201F) is the “DOUBLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK,” a punctuation character intended for precise quote styling. Unlike the more common straight quotes ("), this mark has a distinct typographic shape and is specified by Unicode as its own character. In many fonts and typesetting systems, it may be used to match language- or style-specific quotation conventions. If your source text, stylesheet, or data expects U+201F specifically, using ‟ ensures you preserve the intended character identity and avoids substitution with other quote characters.
What Unicode character is ‟?
‟ is the “DOUBLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK” with Unicode code point U+201F.
How do I type or insert ‟?
You can copy it directly from this page, or insert it using its code point U+201F (e.g., \u{201F} in JavaScript environments that support it).
Is ‟ the same as the standard quote "?
No. " is typically the ASCII quotation mark. ‟ is a distinct Unicode punctuation character with a different typographic shape and code point.
Will all fonts display ‟ correctly?
Not always. Some fonts may not include a glyph for U+201F, so you may see a fallback or missing-character box depending on your font stack.