Question Mark Symbol Copy and Paste (?)
Question mark
Unicode U+003F · HTML ? · Alt code Alt+63
Tap any symbol to copy it. Each tap also adds it to the box above, so you can copy several together.
Codes for every symbol on this page (Unicode, HTML, emoji version)
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | Emoji version | Windows Alt code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Question mark | U+003F | ? | - | Alt+63 |
| ？ | Fullwidth question mark | U+FF1F | ？ | - | - |
| ¿ | Inverted question mark | U+00BF | ¿ | - | Alt+168, Alt+0191 |
| ⁇ | Double question mark | U+2047 | ⁇ | - | - |
| ⁈ | Question exclamation | U+2048 | ⁈ | - | - |
| ⁉ | Exclamation question | U+2049 | ⁉ | 1.0 | - |
| ❓ | Red question ornament | U+2753 | ❓ | 1.0 | - |
| ❔ | White question ornament | U+2754 | ❔ | 1.0 | - |
| ⸮ | Reversed question mark | U+2E2E | ⸮ | - | - |
| ؟ | Arabic question mark | U+061F | ؟ | - | - |
The question mark symbol (?) is the punctuation mark placed at the end of a direct question, as in Where is my charger? On an English keyboard you type it with Shift+/, on the key just left of the right Shift key.
Copy the plain ? from the box above, or tap the grid for styles such as the Spanish ¿, the emoji-style ❓ and the Arabic ؟. If you need a question symbol image for a quiz slide or a poster, use the Download PNG button to save a transparent picture. Below are the grammar rules, other places where the ? symbol appears, and typing steps for every device.
Question Mark Rules with Examples
- Direct questions end with ? Have you finished your homework?
- Indirect questions end with a full stop. She asked if I had finished my homework. There is no question being asked of the reader, only a report of one.
- Question tags take ? You are coming to the function, aren't you?
- Quoted questions: keep the ? inside the quotation marks when the quoted words are the question. Arjun asked, "Is the shop open?"
- Polite requests can end with ? or a full stop. Could you please send the file? Both styles are seen in Indian office emails; ? is the safer choice.
- No space before ? in English. Write Ready? not Ready ?
- One is enough. Write Really? not Really??? in formal writing.
Other Meanings of the ? Symbol
| Place | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| School maths worksheets | 7 + ? = 15 | Find the missing number (here, 8). |
| Web addresses | page?id=25 | Start of extra information sent to the website. |
| Windows file search and Excel | b?t | A wildcard for exactly one character: matches bat, bet, but. |
| Chess notation | Qh5? | A poor move; ?? marks a big blunder. |
| Broken text | Caf? | A character the device could not show. The font or encoding is missing that letter. |
A small grey box with ? on websites or apps usually opens help. On signboards, a question mark often points to an enquiry or information desk.
How to Type a Question Mark on Any Device
- Windows and Mac: Shift+/.
- Alt code: Alt+63 on the number pad.
- Inverted ¿: Alt+168 or Alt+0191 on Windows; Option+Shift+/ on Mac.
- Word: for the special styles, type the code and press Alt+X: 2753 for ❓, 2049 for ⁉, 061F for ؟.
- Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then search "question".
- Android: on most Android keyboards ? is on the ?123 page, and many also show it when you long-press the full stop key.
- iPhone: tap 123; ? is on the first symbols page.
No standard Alt code exists for ❓, ⁉ or ؟. Use the Word method, the Windows emoji panel (Windows+.), Character Viewer on Mac (Control+Command+Space), or copy them from this page.
Question Mark Variants: ¿ ‽ ⁉ ؟ Explained
- ¿ Inverted question mark: Spanish opens a question with ¿ and closes it with ?. ¿Cómo estás? means "How are you?"
- ‽ Interrobang (U+203D): one mark that joins ? and !, for a shocked question. You ate the whole cake‽ It is rare in formal writing. Type 203D then Alt+X in Word.
- ⁉ and ⁈: the two marks side by side, mostly used in chats and as emoji.
- ؟ Arabic question mark: a mirrored ? used in Arabic, Urdu and Persian, which are written right to left.
- ？ Fullwidth: a wider version that fits Chinese and Japanese text.
- ⸮ Reversed question mark: an old mark sometimes suggested for irony; seen today only as decoration.
When surprise is stronger than the question, see the exclamation mark symbol page. For all sentence-ending marks, visit our punctuation marks guide.
Common Question Mark Mistakes
- I wonder what time it is? is wrong; it is a statement, so end it with a full stop. See the full stop symbol page.
- What time is it. is wrong; a direct question needs ?.
- Do not add a full stop after ?: Is it ready?. is wrong.
- In a list of questions, each one gets its own mark: Who will come? When? With whom?
To learn the names of all keyboard marks, including ?, browse symbol names.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ? symbol called?
It is called a question mark. Some people also call it the question symbol or interrogation mark. It ends a direct question in English and many other languages.
How do I type a question mark on a laptop keyboard?
Hold Shift and press the / key, which is next to the right Shift key. If your keyboard layout is set to another language, the key may move; switch the layout back to English (India) or English (US).
Why does my phone show ? instead of a letter or emoji?
The font on that device cannot draw the character that was sent, so it shows ? or a box. Updating the phone or app usually fixes it. The original message is not damaged.
Where can I get a question mark symbol image?
Use the Download PNG button at the top of this page. It saves the ? as a transparent image that you can place on slides, quiz posters or thumbnails.
Which languages use an upside-down question mark?
Spanish uses ¿ at the start of a question, along with ? at the end. Some other languages of Spain also use it. English never does.