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Left double quotation mark “ — HTML code and how to type it

The left double quotation mark “ is “ in HTML and U+201C in Unicode. Copy any form below, or type it with Alt + 0147 on Windows.

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Character“
HTML named entity“
HTML decimal“
HTML hex“
UnicodeU+201C
CSS content"\201C"
JavaScript"\u201C"
URL encoded%E2%80%9C
UTF-8 bytesE2 80 9C

When to use it

The opening curly quote in English. Pair it with ”.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

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

.note::before { content: "\201C"; }

const s = "\u201C";

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. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.

How to type left double quotation mark

  • Windows: hold Alt and type 0147 on the numeric keypad.
  • Mac: Option + [ (US keyboard layout).
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then 201C and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the left double quotation mark?
&ldquo; (named), &#8220; (decimal) or &#x201C; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the left double quotation mark?
U+201C. In CSS write "\201C" and in JavaScript "\u201C".
How do I type the left double quotation mark on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0147 on the numpad. On a Mac press Option + [.