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Double Prime Symbol (″)
Copy the Double Prime symbol ″ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ″ mean?
The double prime marks a second derivative (f″(x)), arcseconds (15″) and inches (12″). Its official Unicode name is DOUBLE PRIME.
Codes and properties
| Character | ″ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOUBLE PRIME |
| Code point | U+2033 |
| Decimal | 8243 |
| Unicode block | General Punctuation |
| HTML entity | ″ · ″ · ″ |
| CSS | \2033 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2033 |
| Python | \u2033 or \N{DOUBLE PRIME} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 80 B3 |
| LaTeX | ^{\prime\prime} |
How to type ″
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ″ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2033then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2033; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “double prime”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2033, then Space. - HTML:
″renders as ″. - LaTeX:
^{\prime\prime}in math mode.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ″ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2033 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ″ from this page.
How do I type ″ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “double prime”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2033.
What is the HTML code for ″?
Use ″ or ″ (hex) or ″ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ″?
Use ^{\prime\prime} in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)