Grave accent like (`) is the Unicode character at U+0060 in Basic Latin. Official name: GRAVE ACCENT. It is the spacing backtick — a standalone character, not a combining accent.
Remember
Character `
Unicode U+0060
Named entity `
Hex entity `
Decimal `
CSS escape \0060
Meaning spacing grave accent / backtick
Not the same à (combining grave) · à (à) · '
Prefer ` in HTML. Alternatives: `, `, or type ` directly in a UTF-8 document.
Built with Named: `
Built with Hex: `
Built with Decimal: `
Built with CSS: `
Typed: `
Sample: `code`
Combining (different): à
How It Works
1. Named:` is the HTML5 name for U+0060 → `. Prefer this in markup.
2. Hex:` inserts the same code point. Same visual as named.
3. Decimal: same code point as 96 → `.
4. CSS: use \0060 in content (not an HTML entity). Prefer four hex digits so the escape does not swallow the next character.
5. Typed: paste or type ` in a UTF-8 document when you need the backtick. Compare with à for a combining grave on a letter.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with grave accent like / backtick.
Name
Prefer `
The named entity is clearer in tutorials and when the raw ` key is awkward to type or escape.
Accent
Not a combining accent
` does not turn a into à. Use à or à for accented letters.
Quote
Not a straight apostrophe
Apostrophe / single quote is ' (U+0027). Backtick is ` (U+0060). Different keys and meanings.
CSS
Pad the CSS escape
Prefer \0060. A short \60 can swallow the next hex digit if one follows immediately.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\0060 belongs in CSS strings. ` / ` / ` belong in HTML.
Markdown
Markdown uses backticks
In Markdown, ` wraps inline code. In HTML pages, show the character with ` when raw backticks confuse your tooling.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish entities with ; — write `, not &grave.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Grave accent like / backtick (U+0060) and its entity forms (`, `, `, CSS \\0060) are supported in all mainstream browsers as a Basic Latin character.
✓ Universal support
Grave Accent Like (`)
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+0060Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ` in HTML. Use ` / ` when numeric form is required, and \\0060 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: backtick / grave like is U+0060 (decimal 96) — glyph `.
HTML: prefer ` — also ` / ` / type `.
CSS: use \0060 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ` ≠ combining grave — use à or U+0300 for à.
Prefer ` (named). You can also use ` (hex), ` (decimal), type ` directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \0060 in content.
U+0060 (GRAVE ACCENT). Hex 60, decimal 96. It belongs to Basic Latin (ASCII).
Yes. HTML5 defines ` for U+0060. Prefer it when you want readable markup or when typing ` is awkward in your editor.
Use it for a standalone grave/backtick character in text, keyboards, or code documentation. For accented letters like à, use à or combining U+0300 — not ` alone.
HTML entities (`, `, or `) go in markup. The CSS escape \0060 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. U+0060 is a spacing backtick (`). Combining grave accent is U+0300 and must follow a base letter (for example à).
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Did you know?
Grave accent like (backtick) is Unicode U+0060 (decimal 96) — glyph ` (GRAVE ACCENT) in Basic Latin. HTML5 named entity: `. Prefer ` in HTML. It is a spacing character, not the combining grave (U+0300). Common in code samples for template literals and Markdown inline code.
