Right Single Quotation Mark ’
’ (U+2019) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Right Single Quotation Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: General Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The RIGHT SINGLE QUOTATION MARK is a punctuation mark used with text. It has the code point U+2019 and belongs to the General Punctuation block. It is part of the Common script. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. This context explains how the character appears in written text and what it signals to the reader. The purpose is to show quotation boundaries and to shape tone as needed by style. The note covers the character's name, code point, block, and script and points to its role in arranging written text and signaling meaning. This entry keeps to safe facts and avoids speculation. It stays focused on usage. The information is concise and practical for readers.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2019 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2019 - General Category:
Pf - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
General Punctuation - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 80 99 - UTF-16:
2019 - UTF-32:
00002019 - HTML dec:
’ - HTML hex:
’ - JS escape:
\u2019 - Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHT SINGLE QUOTATION MARK} - Python \u:
\u2019 - Python \U:
\U00002019 - URL-encoded:
%E2%80%99 - CSS escape:
\2019
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2019 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ’ (hex) or ’ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.