Exclamation Question Mark ⁉

⁉ (U+2049) 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: Exclamation Question 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 EXCLAMATION QUESTION MARK is a character in General Punctuation with the codepoint U+2049. It is listed as part of the general punctuation set and is used in common text flows alongside other symbols. This symbol has a name in English, and it sits in the usual ranges for punctuation used in many scripts and languages that rely on common punctuation signs. Exclamation symbols can call attention to warnings or important notices. Question marks commonly introduce help, FAQ, or unknown status. In practice, writers may use this symbol to combine emphasis and inquiry in a single mark, signaling both urgency and a request for clarification. The punctuation mark helps readers notice warnings, important notices, or status updates while guiding them to seek more information. Its use blends the functions of exclamation and question marks, giving a compact cue for readers to pause, reassess, and continue. Understanding its role helps in choosing tone and pacing in simple texts and instructional material.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2049 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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