Double exclamation mark

Double exclamation mark Emoji

Symbols

A pair of vertically aligned exclamation marks. This character serves as a singular, condensed glyph for expressing extreme urgency, shock, or high-intensity emphasis in writing.

Usage Context

Used when a single exclamation mark doesn't pack enough punch to convey a reaction. It is a go-to for highlighting a sudden revelation or a dramatic statement. It shares the same energetic vibe as the and the 💥 emojis, often signaling that the reader should pay close attention.

History

Known in typography as the 'bangbang,' this mark became a popular shorthand in comics and early internet chat rooms to save space while adding dramatic flair. It was officially folded into the Unicode standard to support legacy computing systems that required specific double-punctuation combinations.

Details

Glyph
Unicode
U+203C
Shortcode
:emoji_u203c:
HTML Entity
‼

Specifications

Vendor Google
Category Symbols
Subcategory punctuation
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License Apache-2.0 / OFL-1.1
Tags
double exclamation markbangbangurgencyemphasisshockpunctuationloudtextingattention

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