Inverted Exclamation Mark
The inverted exclamation mark (¡) sits at code point U+00A1 in Unicode. It belongs to the punctuation family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
| Symbol | ¡ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A1 | |
| Name | Inverted Exclamation Mark | |
| HTML (named) | ¡ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ¡ | |
| HTML (hex) | ¡ | |
| CSS content | \00A1 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00A1 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xA1 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00A1 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0161 or Alt 173 |
How to type the inverted exclamation mark symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ¡ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0161on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
¡or the named entity¡in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00A1"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00A1produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the inverted exclamation mark symbol?
Click the ¡ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for inverted exclamation mark?
The inverted exclamation mark has the Unicode code point U+00A1. In HTML you can write it as ¡ or ¡, or with the named entity ¡.
What is the alt code for the inverted exclamation mark symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0161 or Alt 173 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ¡ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the inverted exclamation mark symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ¡ or the named entity ¡, and in CSS use content: "\00A1" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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