6 Ways to Create an Inverted Question Mark

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-31 09:30

Do you know how to type a reverse question mark? Are you tired of always copying and pasting this symbol from search results? If so, this wikiHow can help you. We provide several solutions if you need to type a question mark upside down, whether on a computer, mobile device or tablet.

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Method 1 of 6: On Windows

Step 1. Type Ctrl + alt=""Image" + Shift + / into Word.</h4" />

This lock code only applies to Microsoft Word so you can use it when writing documents. Move the cursor to the area where you want to add an inverted question mark, then hold down Ctrl and alt=""Image" before pressing Shift and /. An inverted question mark will appear after you release the button.

This lock code only applies to Microsoft Word

Step 2. Type alt=""Image" + “168”.</h4" />

Press and hold the alt=""Image" key on the keyboard (usually on the bottom row of the keyboard, next to the spacebar). While holding down the key, type in the number “168” to add an inverted question mark.

You can also use the shortcut alt=""Image" + “0191” or alt=" "Image" + “6824”.</h3" />

Step 3. Copy and paste the inverted question mark symbol as a quick solution

In your browser, use the search keyword "upside down question mark" or "upside down question mark". Use the cursor to highlight the symbol, then press the shortcut Ctrl + “C” to copy the symbol to the clipboard. Go back to the document you were working on, then press the shortcut Ctrl + “V” to paste the symbol.

You can also copy and paste the symbols shown in this article if you wish

Step 4. Switch to international keyboards for quick access

Click the language icon on the taskbar in the lower-right corner of the screen. Select the language you want to use, then press alt=""Image" + Shift on the keyboard. Automatically, the keyboard will change to a new layout and you can find an inverted question mark after it.

• If you don't see the language option you want, click Language Selection, then select the language you want to add to the input list.
• You may need to use this feature if you frequently write documents in multiple languages.

Method 2 of 6: On Mac

Step 1. Press the Option. button + Shift + ?

Make sure the cursor is where you want to add an inverted question mark. Press all three buttons at the same time. After that, the symbol will appear immediately.

The “Option” key is between the “Command” and “alt="Image"” keys, at the bottom of the keyboard

Step 2. Use the shortcut Alt + “0191”

Make sure the cursor is in the right place, then hold down the alt=""Image" key at the bottom of the keyboard. While holding down the key, type in the number “0191” to display an inverted question mark on the screen.

You can also use the same “alt="Image"” code on Windows

Step 3. Enter special characters

In the upper-left corner of the document, click Edit, then select Special Characters. Swipe until you see an inverted question mark symbol, then click the symbol to add it to the document.

This procedure only applies if you are using a word processing program such as Pages or Google Docs

Step 4. Add input sources to change keyboard layout

On the Apple menu, choose System Preferences > Keyboard > Input Sources. Click the Add button, then select the language you want to add to the keyboard.

You can use the input menu (“Input Menu”) to switch from one language to another and search for the desired symbol

Method 3 of 6: On iPhone and iPad

Step 1. Access the column for which you want to add a reverse question mark

Open the app where you want to insert an inverted question mark, then touch the text field where you want to add a symbol to display the on-screen keyboard.

Step 2. Touch 123

It's in the lower-left corner of the keyboard. The text keys on the keyboard will change to basic number and symbol keys.

Step 3. Touch and hold the ?

A pop-up menu with an inverted question mark will appear after a few moments.

Hold down the button with light pressure because if you press and hold the button too firmly, the 3D Touch feature will be activated and the alternative button menu will not be displayed

Step 4. Swipe up finger to select

Without lifting your finger from the screen, slide your finger toward the inverted question mark to select a symbol. An inverted question mark is selected when the symbol color changes to blue.

Step 5. Lift your finger from the screen

An inverted question mark will appear in the selected text field. You can follow this procedure as many times as needed to add some inverted question marks.

You can also use this trick to enter other special characters (e.g. accented letters/words) on iPhone and iPad

Method 4 of 6: On Android Device

Step 1. Access the text field or area that you want to add a reverse question mark to

Open the app where you want to insert the symbol, then touch the text field where you need to add the symbol to display the on-screen keyboard.

Step 2. Touch ?123 or ?1☺.

It's in the lower-left corner of the keyboard. Number keys and symbols will be displayed on the screen.

Step 3. Press and hold the ?

A pop-up menu will appear after that.

Step 4. Select from the pop-up menu

Drag your finger over the symbol to select it. The symbol is already selected when it is marked in blue.

Step 5. Lift your finger from the screen

An inverted question mark will be added to the selected text field. You can repeat this procedure as many times as needed to add some inverted question marks (no number limit).

You can press and hold the symbol or other letter keys to access special characters on Android devices

Method 5 of 6: On a Chromebook

Step 1. Tap the Settings button in the lower right corner of the screen

This little gear icon is next to your user profile, at the bottom of the screen. Once clicked, the settings menu will load and you can adjust the keyboard and screen settings.

Step 2. Click Advanced, then select Languages and input

You can see several language options that can be selected or used as text input.

Step 3. Select Input method, then check the box next to US International Keyboard

With this option, you can switch from one language to another on the keyboard. If you want, you can also specify the language you want to use on this page.

If you do not select another language, the selected keyboard layout is the basic “international” option with special characters and symbols

Step 4. Switch from one keyboard option to another by pressing Ctrl + Spacebar key

When you want to switch to a new keyboard, press both keys at the same time. Now, you can use the keyboard to type special characters.

Step 5. Press the right alt=""Image" key + /.</h4" />

Make sure the cursor is in the area or place where you want to add an inverted question mark. Press both buttons at the same time. After that, an inverted question mark will be displayed on the screen.

If you don't want to change keyboard options, you can use a regular keyboard and use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + “u” + “00bf”

Method 6 of 6: Using Inverted Question Marks

Step 1. Use an inverted question mark in Spanish, Galician, and Catalan

Spanish has used an inverted question mark since the early 18th century and is the most popular language to use the symbol. Similar languages such as Galician and Catalan also use the symbol, but it is not very popular.

The Royal Spanish Academy established rules for using an inverted question mark in the 18th century, so the symbol is still used today

Step 2. Insert an inverted question mark at the beginning of the question

If you are learning a language that uses an inverted question mark, you will need to use it every time you write an interrogative sentence. An inverted question mark is inserted at the beginning of a sentence, and a regular question mark is added at the end of a sentence. As an example:

Adonde vase, Jennifer? (Going where, Jennifer?)

Step 3. Separate the interrogative sentence from other sentences

If you are writing a sentence that contains a statement and a question, separate the two using an inverted question mark. A question mark only needs to be added to surround the question so you can write the sentence like this:

Hola, como estas? (Hello, how are you?)