HTML Entity for Single Low-9 Quotation Mark (‚)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+201A

HTML Entity for Single Low-9 Quotation Mark (U+201A) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Single Low-9 Quotation Mark Entity?

Single Low-9 Quotation Mark (‚) is the General Punctuation character at Unicode U+201A (SINGLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK). HTML5 names it &sbquo;. Use it as a low-9 closing quote in European typography.

Remember

Character     ‚
Unicode       U+201A
Named entity  &sbquo;
Hex entity    &#x201A;
Decimal       &#8218;
CSS escape    \201A
Not the same  &rsquo; (’) · ‛ (high reversed-9 open)

Named, hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ‚. Prefer &sbquo; in HTML markup. Pair with Single High Reversed 9 Quotation Mark (U+201B) to open.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&sbquo;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`‚`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`‚`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\201A`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`‚`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Low-9 closing quote	`&sbquo;` (preferred)
European quote pair	`‛…&sbquo;` (open + low-9 close)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\201A"`
English curly closing quote	Use ’ (U+2019)
Double low-9 opening quote	Use &bdquo; (U+201E)

See it

Live Preview

Low-9 closing quote in European-style pairs, compared with curly and straight quotes.

Quote pair ‛Quoted text‚

Large glyph ‚

Named entity &sbquo; → ‚

vs curly / straight ‚ | ’ | '

With entities Named: ‚ | Hex: ‚ | Decimal: ‚

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this mark with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to display ‚ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Single Low-9 Quotation Mark (‚)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\201A";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Named: &sbquo;</p>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x201A;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#8218;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ‚</p>
  <p>&#x201B;Hello&sbquo;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &sbquo; is the preferred HTML5 name for U+201A → ‚.

2. Hex: ‚ inserts the same code point. Same visual as named.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8218 → ‚.

4. CSS: use \201A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ‚.

5. Typed: paste ‚ in a UTF-8 document, or write a pair like ‛Hello&sbquo;.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Single Low-9 Quotation Mark.

Named

Prefer `&sbquo;`

&sbquo; is the clear HTML5 named form. It is case-sensitive — write &sbquo;, not &SBQUO;.

Look-alikes

‚ ≠ ’ ≠ '

U+201A is a low-9 mark. U+2019 (’) is the common English curly close. ' is the ASCII apostrophe — do not mix styles without intent.

Pairs

Open with reversed-9

European pairs often use ‛…‚ (open with U+201B, close with U+201A / &sbquo;). English curly pairs usually use ‘…’.

A11y

Quotes are punctuation

Screen readers usually announce low-9 quotes as quotes. Keep surrounding text clear so meaning does not rely on the glyph shape alone.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\201A belongs in CSS. &sbquo; / ‚ / ‚ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &sbquo;, not &sbquo.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Single Low-9 Quotation Mark (U+201A) and its entity forms (&sbquo;, ‚, ‚, CSS \\201A) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Single Low-9 Quotation Mark (‚)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ‚ directly in UTF-8 HTML. Prefer &sbquo;.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+201A Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &sbquo; for readable HTML. Use \\201A only inside CSS content. Pair with U+201B for European opening quotes.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+201A (decimal 8218) — single low-9 quotation mark.
HTML: prefer &sbquo; — or use ‚ / ‚.
CSS: use \201A inside content for generated quote markers.
Watch out: not the same as ’ (U+2019). Pair with U+201B to open.

One line: U+201A → &sbquo; / ‚ / ‚ / CSS \201A.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Single Low-9 Quotation Mark (‚) in HTML using entities?

Use &sbquo; (named), ‚ (hex), ‚ (decimal), or the CSS escape \201A in the content property. All render ‚. Prefer &sbquo; for readable markup.

What is the Unicode value for Single Low-9 Quotation Mark?

U+201A (SINGLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK). Hex 201A, decimal 8218, named entity &sbquo;. It belongs to General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+201A?

Yes. HTML5 defines &sbquo; for U+201A. It is case-sensitive — write &sbquo;, not &SBQUO;.

How is U+201A different from U+2019?

U+201A is SINGLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK (&sbquo;), a low closing quote used in European typography. U+2019 is RIGHT SINGLE QUOTATION MARK (’), the common English curly closing quote.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for European-style closing quotation marks and multilingual typography. Pair with U+201B (single high reversed-9) for the opening mark. Prefer ‘/’ for common English curly quotes.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+201A?

HTML entities (&sbquo;, ‚, or ‚) go in markup. The CSS escape \201A is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ‚.

Did you know?

Single Low-9 Quotation Mark is Unicode U+201A (decimal 8218) — glyph ‚ (SINGLE LOW-9 QUOTATION MARK) in General Punctuation. HTML5 names it &sbquo; (case-sensitive). Pair with Single High Reversed 9 (U+201B) for European-style quotes. Do not confuse it with Right Single Quotation Mark (’, U+2019).

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