Question Mark Symbol
The ? question mark indicates a question, uncertainty, or an unknown detail in text.
U+003F
The question mark “?” is a common punctuation mark used to signal a question. It’s also used to express uncertainty or an unknown value in writing. Below you’ll find copy-ready variations and the exact Unicode information for it.
Question Mark Symbol Meaning
The question mark “?” is primarily used at the end of an interrogative sentence to indicate that something is being asked (for example, “What time is it?”). It can also appear mid-sentence to show uncertainty or doubt, such as “Arriving at 7? Maybe.” In informal contexts, people use it to mark confusion or a reaction (e.g., “Wait, what?”). In forms, logs, and placeholders, it may stand in for an unknown or missing value. In addition, it can be used in writing and design to draw attention to items that need clarification or further verification.
Common uses
- •Ending direct questions in sentences
- •Expressing uncertainty or doubt about a detail
- •Indicating confusion or asking for clarification in chat messages
- •Marking unknown or missing information in forms and placeholders
- •Emphasizing a “What’s this?” reaction in informal text
Examples
? Question Mark Symbol
- ?Where are we meeting?
- ?Did you say Friday? I’m not sure.
- ?That number seems wrong—what is it supposed to be?
- ?Order ID: ? (missing)
- ?You want me to update what exactly?
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+003F | |
| HTML Entity | ? | |
| HTML Code | ? | |
| CSS | \003F |
FAQ
What does the Question Mark symbol mean?
The question mark “?” is primarily used at the end of an interrogative sentence to indicate that something is being asked (for example, “What time is it?”). It can also appear mid-sentence to show uncertainty or doubt, such as “Arriving at 7? Maybe.” In informal contexts, people use it to mark confusion or a reaction (e.g., “Wait, what?”). In forms, logs, and placeholders, it may stand in for an unknown or missing value. In addition, it can be used in writing and design to draw attention to items that need clarification or further verification.
What is the Unicode for the question mark?
The question mark “?” is Unicode U+003F.
How do I write the question mark in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ?.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for it?
CSS escape: \\003F. JavaScript escape: \\u{003F}.
Can I use “?” for uncertainty, not just questions?
Yes. It’s commonly used to show uncertainty or doubt (for example, “Arriving at 7? Maybe.”).