Arabic Question Mark ؟

؟ (U+61F) 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: Arabic Question Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: Arabic). 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 Arabic Question Mark is a punctuation mark used in Arabic texts. It has the codepoint U+061F in the Unicode system. It belongs to the Arabic block and the script is Common. The symbol appears at the end of a question in Arabic. It helps readers identify questions. Question marks commonly introduce help, FAQ, or unknown status. The mark has a unique direction and placement in right-to-left text. This information helps readers recognize its role in documents and interfaces. It is included in basic punctuation sets and is used with Arabic sentences where questions are asked.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+61F 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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