Modifier Letter Reversed Comma ʽ

ʽ (U+2BD) 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 Reversed 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 REVERSED COMMA is a punctuation symbol in the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It has the codepoint U+2BD. In practice, this mark serves to modify or clarify nearby text, and it appears in some language systems as a punctuation option. In history, writers used various marks to indicate tone or separation when other symbols were unavailable. In modern usage, the character can appear in linguistic or phonetic contexts, or in specialized typesetting where consistent spacing is important. The symbol is designed to be small and unobtrusive, so it does not disrupt line flow. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. This means editors and designers choose whether to replace it with a more common comma, or to keep it as a distinct mark for specific linguistic purposes. For plain text, it may be omitted or substituted, but in technical or academic work, it can help show subtle distinctions. Overall, the mark supports precise meaning while staying lightweight in appearance.

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