Right-Pointing Double Angle Quotation Mark »

» (U+BB) 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-Pointing Double Angle Quotation Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: Latin-1 Supplement). 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-POINTING DOUBLE ANGLE QUOTATION MARK is a punctuation glyph from the Latin-1 Supplement block. It has a history tied to European typography and printed text. In many languages it serves as a closing quotation mark or as a paired bracket in special styles. The symbol appears in writing to mark the end of quoted material and to show emphasis in some contexts. It is used in text to help readers see where a quote ends and to set apart spoken language. In code and math, similar angle marks can delimit parameters or strings, though other symbols are common in programming today. The name of this character reflects its directional function and its paired companion, which often opens a quote. In plain text, it acts as a strong closing sign that helps convey tone and rhythm. The usage atoms describe how punctuation marks structure text and convey tone, and how brackets and quotes delimit groups or quoted text. Together, these rules guide when and how to use this symbol across languages and settings.

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