Interrobang Symbol ‽
The interrobang is a non-traditional punctuation mark that creatively combines the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!). Represented as ‽, it's used to express both disbelief and inquiry in a single symbol — the kind of tone you'd hear in a sentence like “You did what‽” or “Are you serious‽”. Though not a standard on most keyboards, the interrobang is appreciated for its expressive power in informal and creative writing.
History and Meaning
Invented in 1962 by American advertising executive Martin K. Speckter, the interrobang was designed to make expressive sentences more concise and visually appealing. Instead of ending a sentence with !? or ?!, Speckter proposed a single, combined symbol. Although it never became mainstream in formal writing, the interrobang gained a cult following among writers, designers, and typographers who appreciated its flair and functionality.
Usage and Technical Details
The interrobang (Unicode: U+203D) falls under the General Punctuation block in Unicode. It's supported in various fonts, including Noto Sans Symbols 2, DejaVu Sans, and Segoe UI Symbol. On web pages, it can be used via ‽ or &interrobang;. While not common on standard keyboards, users can copy and paste it (‽) or insert it using character map tools. Its stylish blend of inquiry and excitement makes it a fun and expressive tool in modern communication.
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Interrobang Symbol Information
| Symbol Name | Interrobang |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (1993) |
| Unicode | U+203D |
| CSS Code | \203D |
| HTML Entity | &interrobang; |
| Hex Code | 0x203D |
| HTML Code | ‽ |
| Latex | \interrobang |
| Alt Code | ALT+8253 |
Interrobang Symbol Encoding
| UTF-8 | 0xE2 0x80 0xBD |
| UTF-16 | 0x203D |
| UTF-32 | 0x0000203D |
Table of contents
- Interrobang PNG and SVG files
- How to type interrobang on Microsoft Word
- How to type interrobang on Microsoft Windows
- How to type interrobang on Mac OS
- How to type interrobang on Linux
- How to type interrobang on IOS and Android
- How to use interrobang in CSS
- How to use interrobang in HTML
- Interrobang representation in programming languages
Interrobang symbol's PNG and SVG files
How to add interrobang symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems
You can type the interrobang on most modern devices with the help of following methods:
How to type interrobang symbol on Microsoft Word
You can type the interrobang on microsoft Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 2 0 3 D
- Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
- The original 2 0 3 D is now transformed into ‽
How to type interrobang symbol on Microsoft Windows
You can type the interrobang on Microsoft windows using following steps:
- Hold Alt and press A L T + 8 2 5 3 to type interrobang on your windows machine.
How to type interrobang symbol on Mac OS
You can type the interrobang on Mac OS using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
- Type “Interrobang” in the search field at the top and press Enter
- The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
How to type interrobang symbol on Linux
You can type the interrobang on Linux using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
- Press keys 2 0 3 D consecutively
- And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document
How to type interrobang symbol on IOS and Android
The easiest way to type the interrobang on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.
How to use interrobang in CSS
span {
content: "\203D";
}
How to type interrobang in HTML
<span>‽</span>
Interrobang symbol representation in programming languages
interrobang's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:
| Language | Representation |
| Rust | \u{203D} |
| Ruby | \u{203D} |
| Python | \u203D |
| PHP | \u{203D} |
| Perl | "\x{203D}" |
| Java | \u203D |
| Modern JavaScript - Since ES6 | \u{203D} |
| JavaScript | \u203D |
| Go | \u203D |
| C# | \u203D |
| C and C++ | \u203D |
| Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e | \u203D |
| RFC 5137 | \u'203D' |