White Exclamation Mark emoji meaning
People use it to highlight something important or surprising without the intensity of a bold red exclamation point. For example, 'Don't forget the meeting ❕' or 'That's a big deal ❕'. It can also pair with text to add a subtle tone of urgency.
The official Unicode name for ❕️ is white exclamation mark. It belongs to the symbols group and the punctuation subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as !, exclamation, mark, outlined, punctuation, white.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ❕️ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type white exclamation mark.
- Tap ❕️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ❕️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "white exclamation mark". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ❕️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ❕️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "white exclamation mark" and click ❕️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ❕️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "white exclamation mark" and double-click ❕️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
❕️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ❕️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
❕️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ❕️ |
| HTML hex | ❕️ |
CSS content | "\2755\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{2755}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u2755\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%9D%95%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :grey_exclamation: |
Because ❕️ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the white exclamation mark emoji mean? +
This is a white outlined exclamation mark, used to add emphasis or surprise to a message in a softer way than the standard red version. Its official Unicode name is "white exclamation mark".
What is the difference between ❕ and ❗? +
❕ is a white, outlined exclamation mark, giving a softer or more subtle emphasis, while ❗ is bold and red, used for stronger emphasis or warnings.
When should I use ❕ instead of ❗? +
Use ❕ when you want to add mild emphasis or surprise without sounding urgent or alarming, unlike the more intense ❗.
How do I get the white exclamation mark emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "white exclamation mark". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ❕️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ❕️? +
The white exclamation mark emoji is U+2755. In HTML use ❕️.
Why does ❕️ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ❕️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.