Single High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark ‛

‛ (U+201B) 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: Single High-Reversed-9 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 SINGLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK is a punctuation symbol in the General Punctuation block. Its code point is U+201B. It appears as a reversed quote used in some typesetting traditions. In history, punctuation marks like this have varied roles, and their function depends on the print style and language rules of a locale. It is not a universal quote in all settings, but it can mark speech or emphasize a quoted element in specific contexts. In practice, the symbol helps structure text and convey tone when used as a quotation mark. The exact usage conventions differ by style guide and locale. Some traditions place it at the start of a quoted segment, while others use it in pairs or not at all. Writers should align with the chosen style for a document or publication. For clarity, it is best to follow established rules for quotation marks in the target audience. The usage atom notes that punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. When in doubt, prefer standard quotation marks that readers expect in your language and setting.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+201B 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.

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