Reversed Double Prime Symbol
The ‶ symbol is the Unicode reversed double prime (U+2036), used as a punctuation-like mark for specialized text.
U+2036
The ‶ character is known as the reversed double prime. It’s part of Unicode punctuation and can be copied directly or inserted using standard escapes.
Reversed Double Prime Symbol Meaning
‶ (Unicode name: REVERSED DOUBLE PRIME, U+2036) is a punctuation character often used in typography and text systems that distinguish between “double prime” style marks. Because it’s directional and visually specific, it can be preferable when you need the reversed form rather than the standard double prime. In practice, you may see it in markup, fonts, or formatting conventions where the exact glyph matters (for example, when mirroring quotation-like symbols, marking measurements, or matching a particular typographic style). When compatibility matters, copy the character or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Typography: using the exact reversed double-prime glyph to match a specific style guide
- •Annotations: marking units, dimensions, or fields in systems that rely on prime-like punctuation
- •Markup and content: including the correct character when mirroring quotation-like symbols
- •Web publishing: inserting the Unicode character reliably via HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
- •Design mockups: presenting accurate punctuation in logos, posters, or UI text that requires this exact glyph
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2036 | |
| HTML Entity | ‶ | |
| HTML Code | ‶ | |
| CSS | \2036 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8246 | |
| Decimal | 8246 |
How to type Reversed Double Prime Symbol (‶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8246 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2036 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2036. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2036, 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 Reversed Double Prime symbol mean?
‶ (Unicode name: REVERSED DOUBLE PRIME, U+2036) is a punctuation character often used in typography and text systems that distinguish between “double prime” style marks. Because it’s directional and visually specific, it can be preferable when you need the reversed form rather than the standard double prime. In practice, you may see it in markup, fonts, or formatting conventions where the exact glyph matters (for example, when mirroring quotation-like symbols, marking measurements, or matching a particular typographic style). When compatibility matters, copy the character or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering.