Double Exclamation Mark Symbol
The ‼ double exclamation mark is a punctuation symbol used to convey heightened emphasis or excitement.
U+203C
The ‼ symbol is known as the double exclamation mark. It can add extra emphasis in messages, headings, and playful text. Below you’ll find its Unicode details, meaning, and copy-and-paste variations.
Double Exclamation Mark Symbol Meaning
The double exclamation mark ‼ (Unicode U+203C) is punctuation used to intensify the tone of a statement. In many everyday writing styles, it can signal “extra excited,” “very urgent,” or “strong emphasis” compared with a single exclamation mark. It’s often used in informal contexts such as chat, social posts, posters, and short headlines where punctuation needs to stand out visually. Because it’s not as common as “!” in formal writing, it works best when the goal is a bold, attention-grabbing effect rather than strict conventional grammar.
Common uses
- •Creating attention-grabbing headlines or callouts in posters and banners
- •Adding urgency or excitement in chat messages and comments
- •Highlighting announcements in social media posts (e.g., “sale starts today‼”)
- •Emphasizing key phrases in UI microcopy for notifications or alerts
- •Designing playful typography where standard punctuation looks too mild
Examples
‼ Double Exclamation Mark
- ‼Sale ends tonight‼
- ‼Warning‼ Please read the instructions.
- ‼New episode is live‼
- ‼Don’t forget to subscribe‼
- ‼That’s amazing‼
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+203C | |
| HTML Entity | ‼ | |
| HTML Code | ‼ | |
| CSS | \203C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8252 | |
| Decimal | 8252 |
How to type Double Exclamation Mark Symbol (‼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8252 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 203C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 203C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 203c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ‼ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Double Exclamation Mark symbol mean?
The double exclamation mark ‼ (Unicode U+203C) is punctuation used to intensify the tone of a statement. In many everyday writing styles, it can signal “extra excited,” “very urgent,” or “strong emphasis” compared with a single exclamation mark. It’s often used in informal contexts such as chat, social posts, posters, and short headlines where punctuation needs to stand out visually. Because it’s not as common as “!” in formal writing, it works best when the goal is a bold, attention-grabbing effect rather than strict conventional grammar.
What is the Unicode code point for ‼?
The double exclamation mark ‼ has Unicode code point U+203C.
How do I copy the symbol using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ‼.
How do I type it with CSS escape?
Use the CSS escape: \\203C.
Where is ‼ commonly used?
It’s commonly used in informal, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, social posts, and quick UI alerts to convey strong emphasis.