Interrobang Symbol
The interrobang (‽) combines a question mark and an exclamation mark into one character.
U+203D
‽ is the Interrobang, a punctuation mark represented by Unicode U+203D. It’s commonly used to express a tone that’s both incredulous and inquisitive in a single character.
Interrobang Symbol Meaning
The interrobang (‽) is a punctuation symbol that merges the function and tone of “?” and “!” into one mark. In practice, it’s used when a statement reads like a question but with strong emphasis or surprise—often conveying disbelief, excitement, or incredulity. For example, you might use it in dialogue, headlines, comments, or UI text when a plain question mark feels too mild and an exclamation mark feels too certain. Its most common value is stylistic: it signals an energetic, mixed attitude without needing two separate punctuation marks.
Common uses
- •Express disbelief or surprise in short reactions and comments
- •Use in dialogue to convey an incredulous question with emphasis
- •Add tone to headlines, slogans, and marketing copy (lightly and sparingly)
- •Enhance UI microcopy where “?!” would be too bulky or informal
- •Create distinctive typography in digital design mockups
Examples
‽ Interrobang Symbol (U+203D)
- ‽You expect me to believe that‽
- ‽Are you serious‽ That can’t be right.
- ‽So you fixed it already‽
- ‽Wait—this is your final answer‽
- ‽That movie was incredible‽
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+203D | |
| HTML Entity | ‽ | |
| HTML Code | ‽ | |
| CSS | \203D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8253 | |
| Decimal | 8253 |
How to type Interrobang Symbol (‽)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8253 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 203D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 203D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 203d, 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 Interrobang symbol mean?
The interrobang (‽) is a punctuation symbol that merges the function and tone of “?” and “!” into one mark. In practice, it’s used when a statement reads like a question but with strong emphasis or surprise—often conveying disbelief, excitement, or incredulity. For example, you might use it in dialogue, headlines, comments, or UI text when a plain question mark feels too mild and an exclamation mark feels too certain. Its most common value is stylistic: it signals an energetic, mixed attitude without needing two separate punctuation marks.
What is the Unicode for the interrobang (‽)?
The interrobang is Unicode code point U+203D.
How do I copy/paste the symbol ‽?
You can copy the character directly (‽) from this page. You can also use HTML entity ‽ or the CSS/Unicode escapes provided.
How is ‽ different from writing ?!?
They often express a similar tone, but ‽ is a single punctuation character designed to represent the combined “question + exclamation” effect in one mark.
Will the interrobang render on all devices and fonts?
Not always. Like many Unicode punctuation characters, support depends on the font and platform; if it doesn’t display, use a fallback such as “?!”.