U+2753 "❓" Black Question Mark Ornament Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2753 "❓" Black Question Mark Ornament is a decorative variant of the standard question mark, designed with a bolder, more pronounced outline and a filled, black interior that distinguishes it as an ornamental symbol rather than a plain punctuation mark. It belongs to the Dingbats block of the Unicode standard, specifically added to provide a stylized option for emphasis or decorative purposes in digital text. This character is often used in contexts where a visually striking question mark is desired, such as in user interface elements, social media posts, or graphic design, to draw attention or convey curiosity in a more expressive way. Its standardized encoding ensures consistent display across different platforms and devices, making it a reliable choice for adding visual weight to interrogative statements.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
❓ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
❓ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0x9D 0x93 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2753 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002753 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2753 |
Unicode Properties