Double Question Mark Symbol
The double question mark symbol ⁇ (U+2047) adds extra emphasis to a question or uncertainty.
U+2047
⁇ is called the double question mark. It’s a single punctuation character that visually signals heightened confusion, doubt, or surprise. Use it in text, design, and UI copy where you want a compact “wait, what?” feeling.
Double Question Mark Symbol Meaning
The double question mark symbol ⁇ (Unicode U+2047, “DOUBLE QUESTION MARK”) is a punctuation mark used to intensify uncertainty or questioning. Visually it reads like two question marks combined, which can convey stronger confusion than a single “?”. In practice, people use it as a quick reaction in chat, comments, or captions—especially when something feels ambiguous, suspicious, or surprising. It’s also useful in editorial or UI contexts to mark items that need review or clarification. Like other punctuation, its exact tone depends on surrounding text and how formal the message is, but the overall effect is “What on earth?” or “I’m not sure.”
Common uses
- •Showing extra confusion or skepticism in chat messages
- •Adding emphasis to a question in informal writing or social media posts
- •Marking a comment or item that needs clarification in drafts
- •Creating quick reaction text in UI microcopy (e.g., tooltips or error hints)
- •Designing typographic elements that require a compact punctuation mark
Examples
⁇ Double Question Mark (U+2047)
- ⁇Wait—⁇ did you mean tomorrow?
- ⁇I checked the link and it says “page not found”⁇
- ⁇This label doesn’t match the screenshot⁇ can we verify?
- ⁇You said it was fixed⁇ I still see the bug.
- ⁇Is the password case-sensitive⁇
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2047 | |
| HTML Entity | ⁇ | |
| HTML Code | ⁇ | |
| CSS | \2047 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8263 | |
| Decimal | 8263 |
How to type Double Question Mark Symbol (⁇)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8263 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2047 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2047. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2047, 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 Question Mark symbol mean?
The double question mark symbol ⁇ (Unicode U+2047, “DOUBLE QUESTION MARK”) is a punctuation mark used to intensify uncertainty or questioning. Visually it reads like two question marks combined, which can convey stronger confusion than a single “?”. In practice, people use it as a quick reaction in chat, comments, or captions—especially when something feels ambiguous, suspicious, or surprising. It’s also useful in editorial or UI contexts to mark items that need review or clarification. Like other punctuation, its exact tone depends on surrounding text and how formal the message is, but the overall effect is “What on earth?” or “I’m not sure.”