Modifier Letter Turned Comma ʻ

ʻ (U+2BB) 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: Modifier Letter Turned Comma is part of the Symbols family (block: Spacing Modifier Letters). 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 MODIFIER LETTER TURNED COMMA is a punctuation mark in the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It carries the name MODIFIER LETTER TURNED COMMA and is part of the Common script set. In history and usage, such marks are used to modify nearby text signals rather than to form words by themselves. They help structure text and convey tone in subtle, non‑lexical ways. In practice, punctuation marks like this can indicate emphasis, tone shifts, or qualifiers without changing the underlying words. How they appear and what they modify can vary by writing system and by local style rules. Readers interpret these marks by considering the surrounding punctuation and the overall rhythm of the sentence. The code point for this character is U+02BB, placing it within the broader set of spacing modifier letters. When editors choose to employ it, they consider readability and consistency across documents. Overall, the mark supports nuanced written communication and helps writers signal intent beyond standard letters and punctuation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BB 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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