Medieval Exclamation Mark ⹓

⹓ (U+2E53) 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: Medieval Exclamation Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental 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: Medieval Exclamation Mark is a character in the Unicode block called Supplemental Punctuation. Its code point is U+2E53, and its hexadecimal value is 2E53. The symbol belongs to the Common script. It is used as an exclamation mark in texts that aim to resemble or evoke medieval writing. In modern use, punctuation like this can signal emotion or emphasis in historical style work. The character is named to reflect its origin as a mark for sudden or strong feeling in older writings. It sits among other punctuation used to mark pauses, exclamations, and emphasis in clerical or scholarly materials. Its practical role today is to help authors convey a sense of antiquity or a specific tone. A key usage note is that exclamation symbols can call attention to warnings or important notices. This helps readers notice important information at a glance in texts that adopt a medieval flavor. Overall, the symbol is a specialized tool for historical atmosphere and clear signaling of urgent content within appropriate contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E53 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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