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How to Type the Exclamation Mark (!) on Keyboard (Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android)

The exclamation mark (!) is used in everyday writing (excitement, emphasis), warnings and alerts, and even in commands/coding in some tools.

Quick note: Spanish also uses an inverted exclamation mark (¡) at the start of an exclamation.

1-Minute Answer (Fastest Ways)

  • Windows (US keyboard): Shift + 1 → !
  • Mac (US keyboard): Shift + 1 → !
  • iPhone / Android: tap 123 (or ?123) → tap !
  • Chromebook (US keyboard): Shift + 1 → !
Where is the Exclamation Mark Symbol on the keyboard?

Not using a US keyboard?
Look at your keys for a printed ! (usually above another character). Hold Shift and press that key.

Click to copy
Tap a symbol to copy it, then paste anywhere.
Core
Spanish / related
Common punctuation