Right Single Quotation Mark (’)
HTML entity for the right single quotation mark (’). Learn how to use ’ or ’ in HTML for closing quotes and apostrophes.
Punctuation
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Right Single Quotation Mark
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ’ |
| HTML Entity | ’ |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ’ |
| Unicode | U+2019 |
| CSS Content | \2019 |
| Category | Punctuation |
About Right Single Quotation Mark
The right single quotation mark (’), also called the closing single quote or right curly quote, serves dual duty as both the closing single quotation mark and the typographically correct apostrophe. It curves away from the quoted text.
In HTML, insert this character using ’, ’, or ’. The named entity ’ is preferred for readability. This character is one of the most important typographic marks because it replaces the straight apostrophe in contractions (don’t, it’s, they’re) and possessives (John’s, the company’s).
The right single quotation mark is part of the General Punctuation Unicode block. It pairs with the left single quotation mark (‘) to form a set of curly single quotes. Using this character consistently throughout your content gives text a polished, professional appearance.
In CSS, use "\2019" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. Many web developers and content management systems implement "smart quote" algorithms that automatically replace straight apostrophes with this character. Screen readers handle this character naturally, reading it as part of the word or as a quotation mark.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Right Single Quotation Mark: ’</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Right Single Quotation Mark: ’</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Right Single Quotation Mark: ’</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\2019";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Right Single Quotation Mark?
The Right Single 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 "\2019". For example: content: "\2019";
What is the Unicode code point for Right Single Quotation Mark?
The Unicode code point for Right Single Quotation Mark is U+2019. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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