HTML Entity for Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark (‛)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+201B
Definition
What Is the Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark Entity?
Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark (‛) is the General Punctuation character at Unicode U+201B (SINGLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK). It is a reversed-9 high opening quote used in European typography.
Remember
Character ‛
Unicode U+201B
Hex entity ‛
Decimal ‛
Named entity (none)
CSS escape \201B
Not the same ‘ (‘) · ‚ (single low-9) · '
Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ‛. Prefer ‛ when you want an explicit entity. For the common English opening curly quote, see Left Single Quotation Mark (‘).
Using Hex Code: ‛
Using HTML Code: ‛
Using CSS Entity: ‛
‛Hello‚
How It Works
1. Hex:U+201B → ‛ in HTML. The browser turns it into ‛.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8219 → ‛. Same result as hex.
3. Named: HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character — use hex or decimal instead.
4. CSS: use \201B in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ‛ after the paragraph text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark.
Look-alikes
‛ ≠ ‘ ≠ '
U+201B is reversed-9 high. U+2018 (‘) is the common left single quote. ' is the ASCII apostrophe — do not mix styles in one document without intent.
Pairs
Close with low-9
European pairs often use ‛…‚ (open with U+201B, close with U+201A). English curly pairs usually use ‘…’.
Named
No &…; name
Do not invent a name. Use ‛ or ‛.
A11y
Quotes are punctuation
Screen readers usually announce curly quotes as quotes. Keep surrounding text clear so meaning does not rely on the glyph shape alone.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\201B belongs in CSS. ‛ / ‛ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ‛, not ‛.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark (U+201B) and its entity forms (‛, ‛, CSS \\201B) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.
✓ Universal encoding
Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark (‛)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ‛ directly in UTF-8 HTML. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes*
U+201BFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ‛ for readable HTML. Use \\201B only inside CSS content. Pair with U+201A for European closing quotes.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+201B (decimal 8219) — single high reversed-9 quotation mark.
HTML: prefer ‛ — or use ‛. No named entity.
CSS: use \201B inside content for generated quote markers.
Watch out: not the same as ‘ (U+2018) or the ASCII apostrophe.
One line:U+201B → ‛ / ‛ / CSS \201B (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ‛ (hex), ‛ (decimal), or the CSS escape \201B in the content property. All render ‛ when the font supports General Punctuation. There is no named HTML entity.
U+201B (SINGLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK). Hex 201B, decimal 8219. It belongs to General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+201B. Use numeric references like ‛ or ‛.
U+201B is SINGLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK. U+2018 is LEFT SINGLE QUOTATION MARK (‘). Related curly quotes, different shapes and regional uses.
Use it for European typography that opens a quote with a reversed-9 high mark. Pair it with Single Low-9 (U+201A) for the closing quote. Prefer ‘/’ for common English curly quotes.
HTML entities (‛ or ‛) go in markup. The CSS escape \201B is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ‛.
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Did you know?
Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark is Unicode U+201B (decimal 8219) — SINGLE HIGH-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK in General Punctuation. HTML5 has no named entity — use ‛ or ‛. Do not confuse it with Left Single Quotation Mark (‘, U+2018). Pair it with Single Low-9 (U+201A) for European-style quotes.
