HTML Entity for Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark (‟)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark (‟) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+201F in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)—an opening double quotation mark with a high-reversed-9 typographic shape.
It has the same semantic meaning as the left double quotation mark (“, U+201C “) but a distinct appearance. There is no named HTML entity for U+201F; use ‟, ‟, or \201F in CSS content. Pair with a closing quote such as ” (U+201D ”).
⚡ Quick Reference — Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark
U+201FGeneral Punctuation block
‟Hexadecimal reference
‟Decimal reference
—Not available for U+201F
Name Value
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Unicode U+201F
Hex code ‟
HTML code ‟
Named entity —
CSS code \201FComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark symbol (‟) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\201F";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark using Hexadecimal: ‟</p>
<p>Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark using HTML Code: ‟</p>
<p id="point">Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+201F is supported in modern browsers; use a font with General Punctuation coverage for consistent display:
👀 Live Preview
See the opening double quote (‟) in quoted text and typography:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
‟ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 201F to display the Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark symbol.
Decimal HTML Code
‟ uses the decimal Unicode value 8223 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\201F is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ‟. Unicode U+201F is an opening double quote in General Punctuation. Semantically like “ (U+201C) with a different glyph. No named entity for U+201F.
Use Cases
The Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark symbol (‟) is commonly used in:
Books, articles, and editorial content where opening quotes use the reversed-9 style (‟).
Locale-specific quotation style in European and other writing traditions.
Dialogue, citations, and blockquotes with ‟ … ” pairs.
UI copy and marketing materials that specify reversed-9 opening quotes.
Use with <q> or <blockquote> plus entities for correct structure.
Unicode and HTML entity guides for quotation marks.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
‟or‟for the ‟ character - Pair ‟ with a closing quote (
”U+201D) for balanced quoted text - Use
\201Fonly inside CSScontent - Wrap quotes in
<q>or<blockquote>for semantics - Keep hex or decimal style and quotation style consistent across the site
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists for U+201F—use numeric codes or CSS only
- Mix ‟ and “ opening styles randomly on the same site
- Leave closing quotes unmatched in quoted passages
- Put CSS escape
\201Fin HTML text nodes - Use decorative quote glyphs without semantic markup when meaning matters
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
‟ ‟For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\201FUnicode U+201F DOUBLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK
Opening double quote; pair with ” or locale-appropriate closing mark
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
‟ (hex), ‟ (decimal), or \201F in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three methods render ‟.U+201F (DOUBLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK). General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). Hex 201F, decimal 8223. Opening double quote; same meaning as U+201C with reversed-9 typography.U+201C (“, “) is the standard left double quote. U+201F (‟) is the double high-reversed-9 form—same meaning, different shape. Use U+201F when design or locale calls for reversed-9 style.‟ or ‟) go in markup. The CSS escape \201F is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ‟.Explore More HTML Entities!
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