Double Low-9 Quotation Mark „

„ (U+201E) 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: Double Low-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 character DOUBLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK is U+201E in the General Punctuation block. It appears as a low, opening quotation mark used mostly in some European and typographic traditions. In history, it has been used to start quoted material in systems that place opening marks at the bottom of the line. Its form and placement display the same function as standard opening quotes, but it sits lower on the baseline, affecting line rhythm and spacing. In practice, its use depends on the style guide or locale. Some typesetting rules prefer it for opening quotes in languages that favor low marks, while others avoid it in favor of the high opening quote. The symbol’s role is to structure text and show where speech begins. It also helps convey tone and emphasis in dialogue or quoted material. Writers and editors choose when to use low-opening quotes based on readability and consistency with surrounding punctuation. Overall, the DOUBLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK is a historical tool for marking speech, whose usage varies with style and locale, not a universal rule. It lives in the general punctuation family and serves a clear, if specialized, purpose.

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