Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Inverted Question Mark
The opening question mark that begins a question in Spanish.
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- Windows
- Alt + 0191
- Mac
- Option + Shift + ?
- Unicode
- U+00BF
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About this entry
What it is
The opening question mark that begins a question in Spanish.
Spanish writing, and stylised captions that borrow the punctuation.
Copy & use
How to copy and use inverted question mark
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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 captions 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 a question with this mark and closes it with the usual one. It tells the reader a question is coming, which matters in a language where word order may not.
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.
Question mark
The closing mark. Spanish needs both, not one repeated.
Common questions
Using inverted question mark
What is inverted question mark?
The opening question mark that begins a question in Spanish. Spanish writing, and stylised captions that borrow the punctuation.
How do I type Inverted Question Mark without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0191. On macOS: Option + Shift + ?. 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 question 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 question 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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