Reversed Question Mark
U+2E2ESupplemental Punctuation
Copy and paste ⸮. The Reversed Question Mark character has Unicode code point U+2E2E and decimal HTML code ⸮.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+2E2E- HTML Code
⸮- CSS Code
\2E2E- HEX Code
⸮
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+2E2E
- Decimal
- 11822
- Unicode name
- REVERSED QUESTION MARK
- Block
- Supplemental Punctuation · U+2E00–U+2E7F
- General category
- Other Punctuation (Po)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 5.1
- JavaScript
- "\u2E2E"
Appears in
About Reversed Question Mark
⸮ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+2E2E (decimal 11822). Its official Unicode name is REVERSED QUESTION MARK.
It belongs to the Supplemental Punctuation block (U+2E00–U+2E7F), its General Category is Other Punctuation (Po), and it was added in Unicode 5.1, released in 2008. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Reversed Question Mark
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
2E2E, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “reversed question mark”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2e2e, then press Space. - HTML
⸮. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\2E2E";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u2E2E"
Common questions about Reversed Question Mark
What is the Reversed Question Mark?
⸮ (Reversed Question Mark) is a punctuation mark in Unicode’s Supplemental Punctuation block. Its code point is U+2E2E, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 5.1 (2008).
How do I copy and paste the Reversed Question Mark?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ⸮ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Reversed Question Mark on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 2E2E and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⸮. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “reversed question mark”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Reversed Question Mark on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “reversed question mark”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Reversed Question Mark on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Reversed Question Mark in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⸮ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “reversed question mark”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 2E2E as the character code.
Is the Reversed Question Mark an emoji?
No. ⸮ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Reversed Question Mark show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ⸮. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Supplemental Punctuation block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Reversed Question Mark?
In HTML, write ⸮ (decimal) or ⸮ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\2E2E"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u2E2E". See all HTML codes.