Right Double Quotation Mark (”)
HTML entity for the right double quotation mark (”). Learn how to use ” or ” in HTML for closing double quotes.
Punctuation
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Right Double Quotation Mark
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ” |
| HTML Entity | ” |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ” |
| Unicode | U+201D |
| CSS Content | \201D |
| Category | Punctuation |
About Right Double Quotation Mark
The right double quotation mark (”), also called the closing double quote or right curly double quote, is the typographically correct way to end a quoted passage in American English. It curves away from the quoted text.
In HTML, insert this character using ”, ”, or ”. The named entity ” is the preferred option for readability. This character pairs with the left double quotation mark (“) to enclose quoted text.
The right double quotation mark is part of the General Punctuation Unicode block. Together with its opening counterpart, these characters replace the ambiguous straight double quote character ("), which cannot indicate whether it opens or closes a quotation.
In CSS, use "\201D" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. A popular design pattern uses this character in blockquote::after to add a decorative closing quotation mark, complementing the opening mark added via ::before. Screen readers handle curly quotes naturally, treating them as standard quotation marks.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Right Double Quotation Mark: ”</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Right Double Quotation Mark: ”</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Right Double Quotation Mark: ”</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\201D";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Right Double Quotation Mark?
The Right Double Quotation Mark (”) can be inserted using the named entity ”, the numeric code ”, or by pasting the character directly in a UTF-8 document.
How do I use ” in CSS?
In CSS, use the content property with the value "\201D". For example: content: "\201D";
What is the Unicode code point for Right Double Quotation Mark?
The Unicode code point for Right Double Quotation Mark is U+201D. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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