″ double prime
U+2033 · DOUBLE PRIME
How to type ″
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ″ (it is outside code page 1252). Use Alt+X in Word, the US-International layout, or copy it here.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 2033 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ″.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ″, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double prime (inches and seconds)” or draw ″. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ″ on the US keyboard layout.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 2033.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “double prime (inches and seconds)” and double-click ″.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double prime (inches and seconds)” or draw ″. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- ″ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ″ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double prime (inches and seconds)” or draw ″. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- ″ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ″ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double prime (inches and seconds)” or draw ″. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- No Compose sequence is defined for ″ in the default en_US Compose table.
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2033, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double prime (inches and seconds)” or draw ″. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2033, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double prime (inches and seconds)” or draw ″. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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Questions about ″
How do I type ″ on Windows?
″ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 2033 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ″ on a Mac?
Hold the ″ key on your Mac keyboard and pick ″ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
What is the HTML code for ″?
Use ″ or the numeric entity ″ (hex ″). In CSS write \2033, in JavaScript \u2033.