How to type „
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0132 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the Word method or copy the character.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 201E 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 low quotation mark (German opening quote)” or draw „. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Shift+Option+w.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Shift+Option+,.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 201E.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “double low quotation mark (German opening quote)” and double-click „.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double low quotation mark (German opening quote)” or draw „. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the " key, slide to „, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap „ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double low quotation mark (German opening quote)” or draw „. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the " key, slide to „, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap „ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double low quotation mark (German opening quote)” or draw „. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose , " (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 201e, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double low quotation mark (German opening quote)” or draw „. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 201e, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double low quotation mark (German opening quote)” or draw „. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
Click any value to copy it
- Unicode
- Unicode name
- HTML named entity
- HTML decimal
- HTML hex
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Python
- Java / C# / Kotlin
- URL encoded (UTF-8)
- UTF-8 bytes
Words with „
German
Polish
Czech
Questions about „
How do I type „ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0132 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 201E and press Alt+X.
How do I type „ on a Mac?
Press Shift+Option+w. You can also hold the „ key and pick „ from the accent menu.
How do I type „ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the " key and slide to „.
What is the HTML code for „?
Use „ or the numeric entity „ (hex „). In CSS write \201E, in JavaScript \u201E.