Exclamation Mark Symbol
The exclamation mark (!) is used to add emphasis, excitement, or urgency to text.
U+0021
The exclamation mark (!) is a simple punctuation symbol with strong visual emphasis. It appears in writing, UI messages, and many kinds of informal text. On this page you can copy the character and find its Unicode and code forms.
Exclamation Mark Symbol Meaning
The exclamation mark (!) is primarily used to express emphasis in written language. In everyday text it often signals excitement, urgency, or strong feeling, such as in announcements, warnings, or excited reactions. In formal punctuation, it may mark an exclamatory sentence. In informal writing and social media, it’s frequently used for emphasis (for example, “Don’t forget!”). In programming and templating contexts, it also appears as a special character in some languages and regular expressions, so it’s useful to know the exact Unicode code point (U+0021) and how to escape it in different systems.
Common uses
- •Ending exclamatory sentences (e.g., “Look out!”)
- •Emphasizing urgency in notifications and alerts (e.g., “Warning!”)
- •Creating energetic or enthusiastic tone in messages (e.g., “Great news!”)
- •Staging callouts and headings in marketing or UI copy (e.g., “Limited time!”)
- •Expressing emphasis in informal text (e.g., “Please respond!”)
Examples
! Exclamation Mark
- !Wait—stop!
- !Congratulations!
- !Warning: high voltage!
- !This offer ends tonight!
- !Are you sure about this!
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0021 | |
| HTML Entity | ! | |
| HTML Code | ! | |
| CSS | \0021 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 33 | |
| Decimal | 33 |
How to type Exclamation Mark Symbol (!)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 33 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0021 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0021. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0021, 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 Exclamation Mark symbol mean?
The exclamation mark (!) is primarily used to express emphasis in written language. In everyday text it often signals excitement, urgency, or strong feeling, such as in announcements, warnings, or excited reactions. In formal punctuation, it may mark an exclamatory sentence. In informal writing and social media, it’s frequently used for emphasis (for example, “Don’t forget!”). In programming and templating contexts, it also appears as a special character in some languages and regular expressions, so it’s useful to know the exact Unicode code point (U+0021) and how to escape it in different systems.
What is the Unicode for the exclamation mark (!)?
The exclamation mark has Unicode code point U+0021.
How do I write it in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: !
How do I escape it in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\0021
Does the exclamation mark have other common uses?
Besides ending exclamatory sentences, it’s commonly used in UI messages and informal text to show urgency or excitement.