Right Double Quotation Mark ”

” (U+201D) 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 Double 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 DOUBLE QUOTATION MARK, U+201D, is a punctuation mark in General Punctuation. It is used to close quotation marks in many texts. Its function is to structure text and convey tone by signaling quoted speech or titles. Usage conventions differ by style and locale. In this note, we describe its role in written English and other languages where the closing quote is needed. It appears as the end quote after a sentence or phrase. In some styles, the closing mark is paired with an opening quote “ or ‘. The character belongs to the Common script. This symbol is part of standard typography and can appear in sentences as a closing quote. It helps readers know where a quote ends and how emphasis or sarcasm is shown. When writing, use the right double quote to finish direct speech, after the final punctuation or before it in some locales. Keep in mind the rules of the chosen style guide, because conventions differ. The usage_atom notes that punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale."

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