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Prime Symbol (′)

Copy the 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 prime marks a derivative (f′(x)), arcminutes (30′) and feet (5′). Its official Unicode name is PRIME.

Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ′ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 2032 then 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 2032; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “prime”.
Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2032, then Space.
HTML: ′ renders as ′.
LaTeX: ^\prime in math mode.

How do I type ′ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2032 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 “prime”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2032.

What is the HTML code for ′?

Use ′ or ′ (hex) or ′ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ′?

Use ^\prime in math mode.