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Apostrophe (straight) ' — HTML code and how to type it

The apostrophe (straight) ' is ' in HTML and U+0027 in Unicode. Copy any form below.

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Character'
HTML named entity'
HTML decimal'
HTML hex'
UnicodeU+0027
CSS content"\0027"
JavaScript"\u0027"
URL encoded'
UTF-8 bytes27

When to use it

Escape it as ' or ' inside single-quoted attributes. ' is valid in HTML5 and XML but not in old HTML 4.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

<p>&apos;</p>           <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->

.note::before { content: "\0027"; }

const s = "\u0027";

In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system, or — as here — when the character has a special meaning in HTML. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.

How to type apostrophe (straight)

  • Windows: press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it, or type 0027 then Alt + X in Word.
  • Mac: press Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for “apostrophe (straight)”.
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then 27 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the apostrophe (straight)?
&apos; (named), &#39; (decimal) or &#x27; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the apostrophe (straight)?
U+0027. In CSS write "\0027" and in JavaScript "\u0027".
How do I type the apostrophe (straight) on a keyboard?
On Windows open the symbol panel with Win + . and search for it. On a Mac use Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for it.