The Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ is a single character that combines the energy of both punctuation marks into one, perfect for expressing surprise mixed with a genuine question. Whether you are working in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook on Windows or Mac, there are several quick ways to insert it, including a keyboard shortcut or the Insert Symbol menu. This guide covers every method so you can use the ⁈ symbol wherever you need it in Microsoft Office.
Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ symbol is used to show a combination of questioning, excitement and emphasis.
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- Exclamation Question Mark ⁉ symbol in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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How Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ looks in different fonts.
Here’s some examples of how Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ looks in common Office fonts.
Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ codes
These are the important code numbers or values you’ll need to enter the Question Exclamation Mark or ⁈
Decimal: 8264 Hex: 2048
Web: ⁈ or ⁈
(web codes aren’t used in Microsoft Office, we’ve included them for the sake of completeness.)
Word and Outlook
The Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ sign does NOT have an inbuilt shortcut in Word.
Use the standard Word Alt + X symbol shortcut 2048 + Alt + X
Once in a document you can copy it to AutoCorrect and make your own shortcut.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Insert | Symbols | Symbol and look for the Question Exclamation Mark symbol.
Windows
In Windows there are several shortcuts to enter the Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ character into any program, but they use a numeric keypad, not the number row above the letters.
Alt + 8264
Windows Character Map
The Windows Character Map accessory in all Windows releases
Character Map has a search feature, something missing from the Insert | Symbol in Office.
MacOS and Office for Mac inserting characters
On a Mac, to enter the Question Exclamation Mark ⁈ symbol:
- Command + Control + Spacebar shortcut to open the Character Viewer.
- Search for “ Question Exclamation Mark “and the Viewer should find the symbol you need.
Despite the name Character Viewer, the Apple system tool will also insert characters into any program, including Office for Mac.
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