Fullwidth Exclamation Mark Letter
The fullwidth exclamation mark ！ is a U+FF01 character used to match fullwidth typography in CJK layouts.
U+FF01
The character ！ is called the fullwidth exclamation mark. It’s commonly used in East Asian text where fullwidth punctuation is preferred for consistent alignment. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Fullwidth Exclamation Mark Letter Meaning
The fullwidth exclamation mark (！) is a typographic variant of the normal exclamation mark used in fullwidth (often CJK) typography. Unlike the ASCII “!” character, the fullwidth form occupies more horizontal space, helping punctuation line up with other fullwidth characters such as fullwidth letters, numbers, or Japanese/Chinese text. In everyday writing, it typically works the same way as an exclamation point—signaling emphasis, surprise, or excitement. The main practical difference is visual consistency in documents and interfaces that target fullwidth styling.
Common uses
- •Typing emphasis in CJK-style text where fullwidth punctuation looks more consistent
- •Labeling buttons or headings in interfaces that use fullwidth characters
- •Adding emphasis in Japanese/Chinese UI copy while maintaining alignment
- •Decorating titles, posters, or banners intended for fullwidth typography
- •Using in templates where font/width matching is important
Examples
！ Fullwidth Exclamation Mark (U+FF01)
- ！注意！
- ！お知らせ！新機能があります！
- ！限定セール中！今すぐチェック！
- ！どうしたの！？
- ！見てください！
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF01 | |
| HTML Entity | ！ | |
| HTML Code | ！ | |
| CSS | \FF01 |
FAQ
What does the Fullwidth Exclamation Mark letter mean?
The fullwidth exclamation mark (！) is a typographic variant of the normal exclamation mark used in fullwidth (often CJK) typography. Unlike the ASCII “!” character, the fullwidth form occupies more horizontal space, helping punctuation line up with other fullwidth characters such as fullwidth letters, numbers, or Japanese/Chinese text. In everyday writing, it typically works the same way as an exclamation point—signaling emphasis, surprise, or excitement. The main practical difference is visual consistency in documents and interfaces that target fullwidth styling.
What is the Unicode code point for ！?
It is U+FF01 (FULLWIDTH EXCLAMATION MARK).
How do I use ！ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ！
What’s the difference between ! and ！?
“!” is the normal ASCII exclamation mark. “！” is the fullwidth form (U+FF01) intended for fullwidth typography, which helps punctuation align in CJK-style layouts.
How do I type ！ using CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\FF01. JavaScript escape: \\u{FF01}.