GlyphIndexPlain-text contraction
It's a text-only draft.
The contraction uses U+0027.
Straight apostrophe
The straight apostrophe ' is the ASCII mark used in contractions and many code formats. It differs from the curly apostrophe ’ and prime ′.
APOSTROPHE
Appearance can vary by font.
Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The straight apostrophe ' is the ASCII mark used in contractions and many code formats. It differs from the curly apostrophe ’ and prime ′.
How to use it
Keep straight quotes when a file format requires them. For edited prose, follow the chosen typography and verify that automated smart-quote replacement is appropriate.
Examples
Quoted data
label = 'draft'
This fictional code-like line demonstrates straight delimiters; actual syntax depends on the language.
Similar shapes, different characters
Right single quotation mark
U+2019Often used as a typographic apostrophe in English prose.
DetailsPrime
U+2032A dedicated prime is used in mathematical or measurement notation.
DetailsSources and method
- Unicode 18.0.0 character database — Pinned standard character identities and properties; the application computes UTF encodings from the original text.
- Unicode character code charts — Reference glyphs are not a guarantee of the appearance in a user’s font.