Small Exclamation Mark ﹗

﹗ (U+FE57) 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: Small Exclamation Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: Small Form Variants). 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 depicts the SMALL EXCLAMATION MARK. It signals attention and can be used to highlight warnings or important notices. Usage contexts: 1) In user interfaces, place the symbol next to error messages to call attention to problems. 2) In manuals and alerts, use it to mark crucial notes or safety warnings for readers. 3) In messages and captions, employ it to add emphasis or urgency. It can also accompany reminders. Cross-platform and accessibility: ensure consistent rendering across devices and provide screen reader support so the symbol is announced appropriately to help users respond quickly.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+FE57 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.

See our category page for related symbols.