HTML Entity for Double Exclamation Mark (‼)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+203C

HTML Entity for double exclamation mark (U+203C) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Double Exclamation Mark?

Double exclamation mark (‼) is the Unicode character at U+203C in the General Punctuation block. Official name: DOUBLE EXCLAMATION MARK. It is one character used for strong emphasis or alerts — not two separate ! marks.

Remember

Character     ‼
Unicode       U+203C
Hex entity    &#x203C;
Decimal       &#8252;
CSS escape    \203C
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  ! · !! · ¡ · ⁇

Prefer ‼ or ‼ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ‼ in UTF-8.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`‼`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`‼`	HTML markup
Direct character	`‼`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\203C`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Single Unicode double exclamation	`‼` or type `‼`
Normal emphasis	Type `!` (U+0021)
Two separate exclamation marks	Type `!!`
Double question / interrobang	⁇ / ‽
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\203C"`

See it

Live Preview

Double exclamation mark rendered alone and compared with related marks.

Example Alert‼

Large glyph ‼

Compared ‼ ! !! ¡ ⁇

With entities Hex: ‼ | Decimal: ‼

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Double Exclamation Mark with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ‼, plus a short alert-style line.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Double Exclamation Mark (‼) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\203C";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Double Exclamation using Hex Code: &#x203C;</p>
  <p>Double Exclamation using HTML Code: &#8252;</p>
  <p id="point">Double Exclamation using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ‼</p>
  <p>Alert: Critical &#x203C;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+203C → ‼ in HTML. Preferred when there is no named entity.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8252 → ‼. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \203C in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ‼ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / alert: paste ‼ in UTF-8, or write Critical ‼.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Double Exclamation Mark.

Name

No named entity

There is no &dblExc; for U+203C. Use ‼ or ‼.

Not two ASCII marks

Typing !! creates two ! characters. ‼ is one Unicode glyph and may look different in some fonts.

Tone

Use sparingly

Double exclamation marks can feel shouty. Prefer a single ! for most writing.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\203C belongs in CSS strings. ‼ / ‼ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Punctuation font coverage

Some fonts omit U+203C. Prefer a font with General Punctuation coverage for display.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish numeric entities with ; — write ‼, not &#x203C.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Double exclamation mark (U+203C) and its entity forms (‼, ‼, CSS \\203C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on punctuation font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Double Exclamation Mark (‼)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+203C / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ‼ in HTML (no named form). Use ‼ when decimal form is required, and \\203C only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: double exclamation mark is U+203C (decimal 8252) — glyph ‼.
HTML: no named entity — use ‼ / ‼ / type ‼.
CSS: use \203C inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ‼ = one double-exclamation glyph — not ! or !!.

One line: U+203C → ‼ / ‼ / CSS \203C / type ‼.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display double exclamation mark (‼) in HTML?

Use ‼ (hex), ‼ (decimal), type ‼ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \203C in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+203C.

What is the Unicode value for double exclamation mark?

U+203C (DOUBLE EXCLAMATION MARK). Hex 203C, decimal 8252. It belongs to the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+203C?

No. Use numeric forms ‼ or ‼, or type the character in a UTF-8 document.

When should I use U+203C vs !! ?

Use U+203C when you want one Unicode double-exclamation glyph. Typing !! is two separate ASCII exclamation marks (U+0021 twice). Prefer a single ! for normal emphasis.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+203C?

HTML entities (‼ or ‼) go in markup. The CSS escape \203C goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+203C the same as ¡ or !?

No. U+203C is ‼. The ASCII exclamation is U+0021 (!). Inverted exclamation is U+00A1 (¡, ¡).

Did you know?

Double exclamation mark is Unicode U+203C (decimal 8252) — glyph ‼ in the General Punctuation block. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ‼ or ‼. It is a single character (not two ASCII ! characters) used for strong emphasis or alerts.

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