Right Single Quotation Mark

Known as the Right Single Quotation Mark, this character serves as a versatile punctuation mark within the Common script. While formally categorized as an initial punctuation mark, its visual design is most frequently seen as a curved or curly closing mark pairing with a left-handed counterpart. In spoken language, it is not pronounced independently but indicates a pause or specific framing for the text it encloses. It belongs to the General Punctuation block and provides a more polished, typographic alternative to the straight vertical apostrophe found on standard keyboards.

Professional typography and literature rely on this mark as the standard for apostrophes in words like "can’t" or to indicate possession. It is also utilized for nested quotations, appearing when a quote is placed inside a set of double quotation marks. Outside of formal publishing, users frequently employ it in social media posts and digital signage to achieve a professional aesthetic. While it appears in various writing contexts, it is generally avoided in computer code, where straight marks are required for syntax.