HTML Entity for Double Right-Pointing Angle Quotation Mark (»)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+00BB
Definition
What Is Double Right-Pointing Angle Quotation Mark?
Double right-pointing angle quotation mark (») is the Unicode character at U+00BB in the Latin-1 Supplement block. Official name: RIGHT-POINTING DOUBLE ANGLE QUOTATION MARK (also called a right guillemet). It closes angle-quoted text in French and many other languages (e.g. «Bonjour»).
Remember
Character »
Unicode U+00BB
Named entity »
Hex entity »
Decimal »
CSS escape \00BB
Open with « («)
Prefer » in HTML markup. You can also type » in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed.
Using Named Entity: »
Using Hex Code: »
Using HTML Code: »
Using CSS Entity: »
Typed directly: »
French quote: «Bonjour»
How It Works
1. Named:» is the HTML5 name for U+00BB → ». Best default in markup.
2. Hex:U+00BB → » in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.
3. Decimal: same code point as 187 → ». Same result as hex and named.
4. CSS: use \00BB in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that » after the paragraph text.
5. Typed / quote: paste » in UTF-8, or write «Bonjour».
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Right Guillemets.
«
Pair with «
Open with « («) and close with » for standard French-style quotes.
”
Not English curly quotes
For English typography, prefer “ / ”. Guillemets are angle quotes.
›
Not the single form
› (›) is the single right-pointing angle quotation mark — not ».
UI
Decorative “next” mark
» is often used as a chevron-style next indicator. Prefer a real arrow or SVG icon when accessibility semantics matter.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\00BB belongs in CSS strings. » / » / » belong in HTML.
Locale
Direction can vary
Some languages swap opening/closing guillemets. Follow the locale’s typography rules.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write », not ».
Compatibility
Browser Support
Right guillemet (U+00BB) and its entity forms (», », », CSS \\00BB) are supported in all mainstream browsers.
✓ Universal support
Double Right-Pointing Angle Quotation Mark (»)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+00BB / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer » in HTML. Use » or » when numeric form is required, and \\00BB only inside CSS content.
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Key Takeaways
Unicode: right guillemet is U+00BB (decimal 187) — glyph ».
HTML: prefer », or use » / » / type ».
CSS: use \00BB inside content for generated text.
Meaning: closing angle quote — open with «; not ”.
One line:U+00BB → » / » / » / CSS \00BB / type ».
Frequently Asked Questions
Use » (named), » or » (hex), » (decimal), type » directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \00BB in content. Prefer » in normal HTML.
U+00BB (RIGHT-POINTING DOUBLE ANGLE QUOTATION MARK). Hex BB / 00BB, decimal 187. It belongs to Latin-1 Supplement.
Yes. Use ». Numeric forms » and » also work.
Use it as a closing angle quote (guillemet) in French, Russian, and other languages that use « ». Prefer ” for English curly closing quotes. It is also common as a decorative next/chevron mark.
HTML entities (», », or ») go in markup. The CSS escape \00BB goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. » is » (U+00BB). ” is ” (U+201D). › is › (U+203A), the single right angle quote.
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Did you know?
Double right-pointing angle quotation mark is Unicode U+00BB (decimal 187) — glyph », often called a right guillemet. HTML5 names it ». Pair with « («) to open in French and many other languages. Also used as a decorative “next” / chevron-style indicator in UI text.
