Right Double Quotation Mark Alt Code and Symbol
Codes for this symbol
| Method | Value |
|---|---|
| Legacy Alt code | |
| Alt + decimal | |
| Alt + X hex | |
| macOS Option | |
| HTML named entity | |
| HTML decimal | |
| HTML hex | |
| CSS escape | |
| Python escape | |
| JavaScript escape | |
| UTF-8 bytes | |
| Unicode codepoint | |
| Unicode block | |
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How to type right double quotation mark on Windows
- Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type 0 1 4 8 on the numeric keypad.
- 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:
\u201Dorchr(0x201D) - JavaScript:
\u201DorString.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.