Double Prime Seconds Inches symbol
Type :double_prime_seconds_inches: · Punctuation
What ″ is for
Marks inches, arcseconds and seconds of time. Pairs with the single prime for a measurement like 6′2″, and marks a second derivative in maths.
How to type ″
The shortcuts below are the built-in routes. With
Emoji Anywhere
installed you can skip all of them and type
:double_prime_seconds_inches: in any text field instead, which
is the same on every platform.
macOS
No direct shortcut. Use Edit → Emoji & Symbols, or switch to the Unicode Hex Input
source and type 2033
with Option held.
Windows
No Alt code. In Word, type 2033 then press Alt +
X. Elsewhere use the emoji panel with Win + Period, or Character Map.
Shortcodes
:double_prime_seconds_inches: On the web
HTML ″
Unicode U+2033
What ″ gets mistaken for
straight double quote
The usual stand-in for inches. Readable, and not the right character.
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