Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Inverted Exclamation Mark
The opening exclamation mark that begins an exclamation in Spanish.
¡
- Windows
- Alt + 0161
- Mac
- Option + 1
- Unicode
- U+00A1
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About this entry
What it is
The opening exclamation mark that begins an exclamation in Spanish.
Spanish writing, and stylised headings that borrow the punctuation.
Copy & use
How to copy and use inverted exclamation mark
- 01
Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
- 02
Paste it where you need it
Spanish writing, and stylised headings that borrow the punctuation.
- 03
Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for ¡
Spanish opens an exclamation with this and closes it with the standard mark. Like the inverted question mark, it warns the reader what kind of sentence is arriving.
Getting the shortcut to work
The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like ¡
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Exclamation mark
The closing half. Both are needed; one is not a substitute for the other.
Broken bar
A vertical bar with a gap, occasionally mistaken for it in low-resolution text.
Common questions
Using inverted exclamation mark
What is inverted exclamation mark?
The opening exclamation mark that begins an exclamation in Spanish. Spanish writing, and stylised headings that borrow the punctuation.
How do I type Inverted Exclamation Mark without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0161. On macOS: Option + 1. Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will inverted exclamation mark work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise inverted exclamation mark after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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