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rq

Represents a right single quotation mark (') used for proper typographical quotations in text.

Overview

Provides professional typesetting of right single quotes, essential for proper punctuation and typography in formal documents.

  • Commonly used to close single quotations in British-style typography.
  • Pairs naturally with \lq for complete single quotation marks.
  • Preferred over straight quotes (') in professional typesetting.
  • Particularly important in linguistics, literature citations, and formal writing where typographical correctness matters.

Examples

Using right single quotation mark in text mode for proper typographical quotes.

Theword‘quote′uses′asitsclosingmark.The word `quote' uses \rq{} as its closing mark. 
The word `quote' uses \rq{} as its closing mark.

Demonstrating proper quotation marks in a linguistic example.

Thedifferencebetween‘quote′and‘quoted′issignificant.The difference between \lq{}quote\rq{} and \lq{}quoted\rq{} is significant. 
The difference between \lq{}quote\rq{} and \lq{}quoted\rq{} is significant.

Showing contrast between straight and curly quotes in typography.

Typographical:‘word′vs.Plain:′word′Typographical: \lq{}word\rq{} vs. Plain: 'word' 
Typographical: \lq{}word\rq{} vs. Plain: 'word'