Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark ‟

‟ (U+201F) 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 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 character DOUBLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK has the code point U+201F in the General Punctuation block. It sits in the set of quotation marks that help show spoken words and quoted material. In use, this symbol marks the end of a quoted section in some writing styles. It is not the primary opening or closing quote in all languages, but it appears in specific typography traditions. The history of this mark is tied to typographic choices that separate opening and closing quotes with distinct shapes. When editors apply it, they consider the surrounding text and the chosen style guide. The mark supports clear tone and structure by signaling quotation boundaries. According to usage conventions, punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. Writers select this form to meet regional norms or publication rules. As a result, readers recognize quoted segments and the rhythm of the sentence. This helps ensure clarity while keeping the visual flow of the page.

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