Grave Accent Symbol
The grave accent ` (U+0060) is a punctuation mark often used as a diacritic in certain contexts and in developer syntax.
U+0060
The symbol ` is called the grave accent. In Unicode it is U+0060, and in HTML it can be written as `. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand where it commonly appears.
Grave Accent Symbol Meaning
The grave accent (`) is a punctuation mark in Unicode (GRAVE ACCENT, U+0060). Visually, it looks like a small slanted mark leaning left. In writing, it may appear as a diacritic in some languages and transliterations, depending on the font, encoding, and input method. In plain text, it’s also widely seen in computing: for example, it can be used to denote inline code in some markup systems and in keyboard shortcuts or templates. Because it’s easy to confuse with similar marks like the apostrophe (') or the accent (´), it’s helpful to copy the exact character you need.
Common uses
- •Inline code styling in markdown-like editors
- •Keyboard input for the grave accent on many international layouts
- •Authoring templates or scripts that expect a literal backtick character
- •Creating typographic text variations where the grave accent is required
- •Representing the exact character when documenting punctuation in code samples
Examples
` Grave Accent (U+0060)
- `Press ` to access the tilde/grave accent key on your keyboard layout.
- `In this editor, `like this` shows inline code formatting.
- `Use the literal character ` when you need an exact match.
- `The grave accent character is ` (U+0060).
- `When copying punctuation, make sure you copy ` not '.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0060 | |
| HTML Entity | ` | |
| HTML Code | ` | |
| CSS | \0060 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 96 | |
| Decimal | 96 |
How to type Grave Accent Symbol (`)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 96 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0060 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0060. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0060, 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 Grave Accent symbol mean?
The grave accent (`) is a punctuation mark in Unicode (GRAVE ACCENT, U+0060). Visually, it looks like a small slanted mark leaning left. In writing, it may appear as a diacritic in some languages and transliterations, depending on the font, encoding, and input method. In plain text, it’s also widely seen in computing: for example, it can be used to denote inline code in some markup systems and in keyboard shortcuts or templates. Because it’s easy to confuse with similar marks like the apostrophe (') or the accent (´), it’s helpful to copy the exact character you need.
Is ` the same as an apostrophe '?
No. The apostrophe is a different character than the grave accent (`). They can look similar, but they have different Unicode values and may behave differently in code or text processing.
What is the Unicode value of the grave accent?
The grave accent has Unicode codepoint U+0060.
How do I write this symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: `.
Where does ` show up in developer tools?
It commonly appears in code examples and markup systems for inline code, and it may be used as a literal character in scripts or templates.