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' typewriter apostrophe

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Character'
UnicodeU+0027
Decimal39
Hex0x0027
HTML decimal'
HTML hex'
JavaScript\u0027
CSS\0027
Python\u0027
URL%27

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Unicode information

Nametypewriter apostrophe
Unicode nameAPOSTROPHE
Code pointU+0027
HTML decimal'
HTML hex'
CSS\0027
JavaScript\u0027
CategoryPunctuation
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of ' typewriter apostrophe

The ' character is listed as typewriter apostrophe in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is APOSTROPHE. It is a Unicode punctuation mark used to structure text, separate elements or express a specific typographic function.

Common uses

  • Punctuation and text composition.
  • Editing, quotations and documentation.
  • Copy a specific typographic variant that is not available on the keyboard.

How to type ' on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste '. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for typewriter apostrophe, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 0027 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into '. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ' directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ' from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ' from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 0027, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste '.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal'
HTML hex'
CSS content\0027
JavaScript\u0027
Python\u0027
Unicode text'

Usage examples

' — typewriter apostrophe
Unicode: U+0027
HTML: '