Beyond the Keyboard
Standard keyboards only show the basics, but Unicode includes specialized punctuation for professional typography and foreign languages.
Curly Quotes vs. Straight Quotes
Standard keyboards type "straight quotes" ("). However, professional typesetting uses “smart quotes” (curly quotes), which curve toward the text. Using the correct Left (“) and Right (”) quotes adds a level of polish to your writing.
The Interrobang (‽)
A non-standard punctuation mark that combines the functions of a question mark and an exclamation mark. It replaces the messy "?!" often used in informal writing to express incredulity or excitement.
Inverted Punctuation
Spanish uses inverted marks (¡ and ¿) at the beginning of sentences to indicate that a question or exclamation is starting. This helps the reader use the correct intonation from the very first word.