How to Type the Inverted Question Mark (¿)
Fastest method: Alt+0191 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+Shift+/ on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Inverted Question Mark
U+00BF
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0191
Word (anywhere)
00BF, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+Shift+/
Unicode code point
U+00BF
HTML entity
¿
FAQ
How do I type the inverted question mark (¿) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0191 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ¿ symbol appears.
How do I type the inverted question mark (¿) on Mac?
Press Option+Shift+/. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert the inverted question mark (¿) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00BF 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 question mark (¿)?
The HTML entity is ¿ (or the numeric code ¿) — use it directly in your source code.