Double Low-reversed-9 Quotation Mark Symbol
⹂ is a punctuation quotation mark symbol used to represent a specific quote style.
U+2E42
The symbol ⹂ is a dedicated punctuation character with a standardized Unicode code point. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the exact escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It’s mainly used when you need that particular quotation glyph rather than standard quotes.
Double Low-reversed-9 Quotation Mark Symbol Meaning
⹂ (Unicode U+2E42) is named “DOUBLE LOW-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK.” As a punctuation character, it functions as a quotation mark glyph in contexts where that exact form is required. Unlike common ASCII quotes (" and '), it’s a distinct Unicode character, so it may render differently depending on the font. If you’re matching legacy typography, using specialist notation, or working with text that explicitly specifies this character, the safest approach is to copy the symbol directly or insert it using its exact HTML entity or Unicode escape.
Common uses
- •Copying exact quotation punctuation from legacy or scholarly text
- •Using a specific quotation glyph in custom typography or font preview mockups
- •Rendering documents that require Unicode-accurate punctuation (not ASCII quotes)
- •Labeling UI components or badges where a distinct quote style is needed
- •Preparing text for markup pipelines that preserve exact Unicode characters
Examples
⹂ Double Low-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark
- ⹂She wrote ⹂example⹂ to mark the term.
- ⹂The passage uses ⹂double low-reversed-9⹂ as quotation punctuation.
- ⹂In the source, the quote character is ⹂, not a standard double quote.
- ⹂Please keep ⹂ unchanged for correct formatting.
- ⹂The symbol ⹂ appears in this string exactly as shown.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E42 | |
| HTML Entity | ⹂ | |
| HTML Code | ⹂ | |
| CSS | \2E42 |
FAQ
What does the Double Low-reversed-9 Quotation Mark symbol mean?
⹂ (Unicode U+2E42) is named “DOUBLE LOW-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK.” As a punctuation character, it functions as a quotation mark glyph in contexts where that exact form is required. Unlike common ASCII quotes (" and '), it’s a distinct Unicode character, so it may render differently depending on the font. If you’re matching legacy typography, using specialist notation, or working with text that explicitly specifies this character, the safest approach is to copy the symbol directly or insert it using its exact HTML entity or Unicode escape.
What is the Unicode code point for ⹂?
The symbol ⹂ has Unicode code point U+2E42.
How can I copy ⹂ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⹂ (as provided).
What CSS and JavaScript escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\2E42. JavaScript escape: \\u{2E42}.
Why does ⹂ look different across devices?
Because its appearance depends on the font that supports this Unicode punctuation character.