backtick / grave accent (`)
Need to type backtick / grave accent (`)? The fastest way is the copy button below. If you'd rather use a keyboard shortcut, the cards underneath cover Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML and Unicode.
- Unicode
- U+0060
- HTML
- `
Windows
No standard shortcut — use the copy button above.
Mac
the ` key (top-left)
Linux
the ` key (top-left)
HTML / web
`
`
Unicode
U+0060
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type `?
Click the Copy button on this page — that copies ` (backtick / grave accent (`)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for `?
` has Unicode codepoint U+0060. Its decimal HTML entity is `.
Does ` work in every font?
Most modern system fonts include `. If a specific font lacks the glyph, switch to a Unicode-complete fallback like Noto, Arial Unicode MS, or DejaVu.
Why doesn't the Alt code work for `?
Windows Alt codes only work with the numeric keypad and Num Lock enabled. On laptops without a numeric keypad, use the Character Map app or the copy button above.