Double Exclamation Mark ‼

‼ (U+203C) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Double Exclamation Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: General Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character DOUBLE EXCLAMATION MARK has the code point U+203C and belongs to the General Punctuation block. It is a punctuation mark used in many writing systems to show emphasis or strong emotion. In plain text, it appears as two small exclamation marks stacked or raised. Its primary role is to call attention to warnings or important notices. In practice, writers and editors use it to signal urgency without repeating words. The symbol acts as a visual cue that a reader should pause and take note. It is often seen in lists, signs, and informal messages where emphasis is needed but space is limited. Exclamation symbols can call attention to warnings or important notices. The mark can occur in various fonts and sizes, but its meaning remains the same: alert the reader. Because it is part of the general punctuation, it shares behavior with other exclamation and question marks in spacing and typographic style. When used thoughtfully, the double exclamation mark helps guide attention without adding new words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+203C in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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