Single Right-Pointing Angle Quotation Mark ›

› (U+203A) 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: Single Right-Pointing Angle 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: SINGLE RIGHT-POINTING ANGLE QUOTATION MARK is a symbol in General Punctuation with the code point U+203A. It is part of the set of punctuation marks that structure text and convey tone. Rules for its use vary by style and locale, so its appearance may change with different writing traditions. In many contexts, it helps indicate the end of a quoted section or a parameter within a sentence or line of code. It works with other brackets and quotes to clearly split groups or items. Writers choose which quote style to use based on the language, publication rules, or coding guidelines. The symbol is small and simple, so it rarely draws attention in text. It is most common in places where other closing quote marks are preferred or required by the style in use. When used in code, it can mark the end of a quoted string or a value in certain syntaxes. Overall, the symbol serves as a compact closing mark that helps organize text and data clearly across different fields and traditions.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+203A 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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