Apostrophe Symbol '

' is the encoded form covered by Apostrophe Symbol, with Unicode identity U+0027 APOSTROPHE. The apostrophe character ' is U+0027 APOSTROPHE and is used in contractions, possessives, quotations in code, and plain-text data. For apostrophe symbol, the surrounding label determines whether ' acts as punctuation, a text marker, or another encoded character. The notation can be tested with don't, Sam's book, 'quoted string', and rock 'n' roll. These apostrophe symbol examples show ' in its actual role rather than as an isolated glyph. Common uses include Prose, Programming, Data formats, and Typography references. For the apostrophe symbol entry, keep ' selectable and identify its function in labels, code samples, or editorial notes. A central distinction is that this page covers the ASCII apostrophe ' . Avoid using ’ where ' is required changes the intended apostrophe symbol or introduces a different notation, copying only part of U+0027 instead of the full ' sequence, and applying the wrong convention to apostrophe symbol in programming; specifically, replacing the character with a visual lookalike. For consistent output, apply these rules. In prose, identify ' as Apostrophe Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it. For programming, retain the complete sequence U+0027; do not silently replace ' with ’. When apostrophe symbol appears in data formats, apply this convention: Use the character according to the language or editorial style in force. Give ' the readable label “Apostrophe Symbol” wherever the surrounding sentence, formula, score, table, or control does not already state the meaning. For HTML, use decimal ' and hexadecimal '; the CSS escape is 27. Keep ' selectable, and add a readable label whenever apostrophe symbol carries essential meaning. The FAQ also asks “Can I replace ' with ′ or `?” The reviewed answer is: Only when the destination convention explicitly calls for that form. This page covers the ASCII apostrophe ' . Typographic right apostrophe ’, prime ′, and grave accent ` are separate characters. Those references support the encoded identity U+0027 and the limited use described for apostrophe symbol.