U00ABU00BB

U00ABU00BB is a Unicode character that represents the left-pointing double angle quotation mark. Its primary use is as a quotation mark, particularly in European languages such as French, Spanish, and Portuguese, where it often appears in pairs with its counterpart, the right-pointing double angle quotation mark (U00BB). These characters are sometimes referred to as guillemets.

The appearance of U00ABU00BB is typically that of a chevron or an angle bracket pointing inwards. In typography, these characters serve to enclose direct speech or quoted material. Their usage can vary regionally; for instance, in French, they are commonly used for quotations, with inner quotation marks often using standard double or single quotes. In some contexts, they can also be used to indicate navigation, such as "back" or "previous" buttons on a user interface.

The Unicode standard assigns U00ABU00BB the codepoint U+00AB. This ensures that the character can be consistently represented and processed across different software and platforms. While its main function is as a quotation mark, its visual form has led to its adoption in other symbolic roles, though its core identity remains tied to textual quotation.