White Exclamation Mark Ornament ❕

❕ (U+2755) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: White Exclamation Mark Ornament is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character WHITE EXCLAMATION MARK ORNAMENT (U+2755) belongs to the Dingbats block. It is a decorative exclamation mark used in various layouts. The symbol appears in printed materials and user interfaces as a small visual cue. In history it has served to add emphasis without text. It helps draw focus to warnings, alerts, or important notices. The codepoint and name help designers place it in lists or palettes. In practice, it is chosen for its bright, sharp shape that stands out on a page or screen. For many readers it signals caution or attention quickly. The ornament is distinct from normal punctuation and is not tied to a language. It works in multilingual contexts as a neutral marker. When designers use it, they pair it with clear text or color to improve comprehension. In modern use, it appears in signage, forms, and digital interfaces where space is limited. The symbol communicates urgency with a simple, graphic form that many readers recognize immediately.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2755 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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