Right Double Quotation Mark Alt Code and Symbol

The Alt code for Right Double Quotation Mark is 0148. Hold Alt, type 0148 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Right Double Quotation Mark also has the Unicode codepoint U+201D, so you can type it with Alt+8221 on Windows, search for U+201D in macOS's Character Viewer, use ” in HTML, or \201D in CSS. If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, use the Character Viewer, the HTML entity, or copy the character directly — the Alt key method requires a physical numpad. On a US Mac keyboard, press ⌥⇧] for Right Double Quotation Mark; shortcuts can differ on other layouts. HTML also defines the named entity ” for Right Double Quotation Mark, but the numeric form ” is safer when compatibility is uncertain.

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How to type right double quotation mark on Windows

  1. Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
  2. Hold the left Alt key.
  3. Type 0 1 4 8 on the numeric keypad.
  4. Release Alt. The Right Double Quotation Mark character (”) appears.

If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.

How to type right double quotation mark on macOS

On a US keyboard layout, press ⌥⇧] to insert Right Double Quotation Mark. This shortcut assumes a US layout; other layouts may remap it.

If the shortcut does not work on your layout, open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Right Double Quotation Mark" and click the character.

How to use right double quotation mark in code

  • HTML: or , also
  • CSS: content:"\201D"; ()
  • Python: \u201D or chr(0x201D)
  • JavaScript: \u201D or String.fromCodePoint(0x201D)
  • JSON: "\u201D"
  • LaTeX: $''$ (text mode)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alt code for Right Double Quotation Mark?

The legacy Alt code for Right Double Quotation Mark is 0148. Hold Alt, type 0 1 4 8 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.

How do I type ” without a numpad?

Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as ”, or copy the character directly from this page.

Why does Alt+8221 not work?

Alt+8221 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.

What is the Unicode for Right Double Quotation Mark?

The Unicode codepoint for Right Double Quotation Mark is U+201D. You can use this value in HTML as ”, in CSS as \201D, and in Word with Alt+X.

How do I type ” on a Mac?

On a US Mac keyboard, press ⌥⇧]. If that does not work on your layout, open ⌃⌘Space and search for U+201D.