How to Type the Inverted Exclamation Mark (¡)
Fastest method: Alt+0161 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+1 on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Inverted Exclamation Mark
U+00A1
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0161
Word (anywhere)
00A1, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+1
Unicode code point
U+00A1
HTML entity
¡
FAQ
How do I type the inverted exclamation mark (¡) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0161 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ¡ symbol appears.
How do I type the inverted exclamation mark (¡) on Mac?
Press Option+1. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert the inverted exclamation mark (¡) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00A1 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ¡. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
What is the HTML code for the inverted exclamation mark (¡)?
The HTML entity is ¡ (or the numeric code ¡) — use it directly in your source code.