Question Mark ?

? (U+3F) 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: Question Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: Basic Latin). 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 Question mark is the symbol used to end a question. Its codepoint hex is 3F and its codepoint U+3F refers to U+003F in the Basic Latin block. It belongs to the Common script group, so it is widely used in many languages that use Latin letters. In writing, a question mark signals that a sentence asks something or invites an answer. It also marks uncertainty, doubt, or a need for clarification. In user interfaces and help text, it can introduce sections like help topics, FAQs, or unknown status. The symbol is a simple, curved line with a dot in many fonts, and it appears at the end of direct questions. It is often paired with other punctuation for emphasis or tone. People read it aloud with rising intonation when speaking. In writing, the question mark helps the reader know when to pause and what kind of reply to expect. It is a basic part of punctuation in English and many other languages that use the Latin script.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+3F 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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