Chicago 18 error: single quotes converted to double quotes within book titles

erazlogo · 2026-05-23T08:32:31+00:00

I am using Chicago 18 and single quotes in "rock 'n' roll" in book titles are converted to double quotes which is incorrect (see image). Any chance this conversion can be turned off?

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poettli · 2026-05-23T11:10:56+00:00

It depends on the header (and consequently the style) language. You will get single quotes in English (UK) and double quotes in English (US).

adamsmith · 2026-05-23T11:35:30+00:00

But if you do want regular Chicago style, no I don't think it can be turned off, I'm afraid

erazlogo · 2026-05-23T13:16:25+00:00

@adamsmith But this is incorrect, in any style. I do want Chicago English (US). "Rock 'n' Roll" is spelled with single quotes in US English.

adamsmith · 2026-05-23T13:42:15+00:00

I understand. I just don't have a fix.

bwiernik · 2026-05-23T13:43:24+00:00

If I recall correctly, you can replace the quotes with single typographic curly quotes (U+2018/2019) and the citation processor won’t convert them https://unicodefyi.com/guide/quotation-marks-guide/

erazlogo · 2026-05-23T15:10:28+00:00

The citation processor seems to convert U+2018/2019 but U+201B stays in single quotes. Nice workaround, thanks!