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HTML code for an apostrophe

Seemingly simple, but I cannot find anything relevant on the web.

What is the correct HTML code for an apostrophe? Is it ’?

Solution

  • If you are looking for straight apostrophe ' (U+00027), it is

    ' or ' (latest is HTML 5 only)

    If you are looking for the curly apostrophe ’ (U+02019), then yes, it is

    ’ or ’

    As of to know which one to use, there are great answers in the Graphic Design community: What’s the right character for an apostrophe?.