HTML Entity for Heavy Double Turned Comma Quotation Mark Ornament (❝)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+275D

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Definition

What Is Heavy Double Turned Comma Quotation Mark Ornament?

Heavy double turned comma quotation mark ornament (❝) is the Unicode character at U+275D in Dingbats. Official name: HEAVY DOUBLE TURNED COMMA QUOTATION MARK ORNAMENT. It is a bold decorative opening quote used for pull quotes, testimonials, and ornamental typography.

Remember

Character     ❝
Unicode       U+275D
Hex entity    &#x275D;
Decimal       &#10077;
CSS escape    \275D
Named entity  (none)
Meaning       decorative opening double quote
Not the same  ❞ · “ (&ldquo;) · ❛

Prefer ❝ or ❝ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ❝ in a UTF-8 document. Pair with ❞ (❞) for the closing ornament; for prose quotes use “.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`❝`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`❝`	HTML markup
Direct character	`❝`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\275D`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Decorative opening pull quote	`❝` plus visible text or `aria-label`
Decorative closing quote	Heavy double comma — `❞` (❞)
Real opening quotes in prose	`“` (“) with `”` (”)
Single turned ornament	Heavy single turned comma — `❛` (❛)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\275D"`

See it

Live Preview

Symbol alone, in a sample label, and next to related forms.

Glyph ❝

Large glyph ❝

Sample ❝ Keep learning ❞

Compared ❝ ❞ “ ❛

With entities Hex: ❝ | Decimal: ❝

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows heavy double turned comma quotation mark ornament with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ❝ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Heavy Double Turned Comma Quotation Mark Ornament (U+275D) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\275D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x275D;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#10077;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ❝</p>
  <p><span aria-label="Start quote">&#x275D; Keep learning &#x275E;</span></p>
  <p>Prose quote: &ldquo;Hello&rdquo;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ❝ inserts code point U+275D → ❝.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10077 → ❝. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \275D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ❝.

4. Typed: paste ❝ in a UTF-8 document when you need this ornament. Prefer aria-label or nearby prose so decorative quotes stay clear to everyone.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with heavy double turned comma quotation mark ornament.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+275D. Use ❝ or ❝. Do not invent &heavyldquo;.

“

Not `“`

“ is “ (U+201C), the standard opening double quote. ❝ is a Dingbats ornament for decoration, not everyday prose.

❞

Opening vs closing

❞ (U+275E) is the heavy double comma (closing) ornament. ❝ is the opening turned form. Pair them for pull quotes.

Font

Font coverage

Some fonts omit Dingbats. If ❝ is missing, fall back to “ or a font with U+275D coverage.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\275D belongs in CSS strings. ❝ / ❝ belong in HTML.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ❝ clearly. Prefer nearby quote text or aria-label when the ornament carries meaning alone.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ❝, not &#x275D.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Heavy double turned comma quotation mark ornament (U+275D) and its entity forms (❝, ❝, CSS \\275D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Heavy Double Turned Comma Quotation Mark Ornament (❝)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+275D Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ❝ in HTML (no named form). Use ❝ when decimal form is required, and \\275D only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: heavy double turned comma quotation mark ornament is U+275D (decimal 10077) — glyph ❝.
HTML: no named entity — use ❝ / ❝ / type ❝.
CSS: use \275D inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ❝ ≠ “ (“) — ornament for decoration; pair with ❞.

One line: U+275D → ❝ / ❝ / CSS \275D (no named form).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ❝ in HTML?

Use ❝ (hex), ❝ (decimal), type ❝ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \275D in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+275D.

What is the Unicode value for this quotation ornament?

U+275D (HEAVY DOUBLE TURNED COMMA QUOTATION MARK ORNAMENT). Hex 275D, decimal 10077. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+275D?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this ornament. Prefer ❝ or ❝.

When should I use U+275D?

Use it for decorative pull quotes, testimonials, or ornamental opening quotes. Pair with U+275E for the closing ornament. For semantic quotes in body text, prefer “ and ”.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+275D?

HTML numeric entities (❝ or ❝) go in markup. The CSS escape \275D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+275D the same as “?

No. Heavy double turned comma quotation mark ornament is U+275D (❝), a Dingbats decorative glyph. “ is U+201C (“), the standard opening double quotation mark.

Did you know?

Heavy double turned comma quotation mark ornament is Unicode U+275D (decimal 10077) — glyph ❝ in Dingbats. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ❝ or ❝. It is a decorative opening quote. Pair with ❞ (❞) for the closing ornament. For real quotation marks in prose, prefer “ / ”.

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