Heavy Single Turned Comma Quotation Mark Ornament ❛

❛ (U+275B) 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: Heavy Single Turned Comma Quotation Mark Ornament is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). 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 character HEAVY SINGLE TURNED COMMA QUOTATION MARK ORNAMENT sits in the Dingbats block. Its code point is U+275B and it belongs to the Common script. It is a decorative quote mark with a turned form. In history, such ornaments appeared in print to add style and rhythm to text. They are not letters and do not change meaning. They function mainly as punctuation and as a visual cue. In practice, punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. Different writing traditions may favor or ignore ornamental quotes in body text. Some editors restrict decorative marks to headings, captions, or decorative lines. Others use them at the start or end of a quoted phrase for emphasis. The ornament helps create a vintage or formal feel in design. Its use should be consistent with the chosen style guide. When used, it should not crowd the page or confuse readers. In all cases, readers recognize it as a punctuation cue rather than a letter. Its presence adds texture to text without adding meaning.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+275B 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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