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❕ White Exclamation Mark Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Shaped like a grey or white exclamation mark, a softer version of the red exclamation mark. Used for mild emphasis, gentle alerts, or low-priority notices.
When to Use
Use for gentle reminders, soft emphasis, low-priority notifications, or when a red exclamation feels too alarming.
Example Usage
- “Just a heads up ❕”
- “Minor note ❕”
- “Gentle reminder ❕”
Popular Combinations
❕📝
Small note
❕📅
Gentle calendar reminder
❕💡
Soft tip
How White Exclamation Mark looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ❕ mean in a text message?▼
Shaped like a grey or white exclamation mark, a softer version of the red exclamation mark. Used for mild emphasis, gentle alerts, or low-priority notices. Use for gentle reminders, soft emphasis, low-priority notifications, or when a red exclamation feels too alarming. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ❕?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The White Exclamation Mark emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ❕?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ❕ would be read aloud as "White Exclamation Mark." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ❕?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:grey_exclamation:` to insert the White Exclamation Mark emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2755
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:grey_exclamation:Keywords
greysurprisepunctuationgraywowwarning
When to Use ❕ White Exclamation Mark
Use for gentle reminders, soft emphasis, low-priority notifications, or when a red exclamation feels too alarming.
- •Send ❕ when you want to express or reference "white exclamation mark" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ❕ in conversations about grey or surprise to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ❕ White Exclamation Mark on social media posts, stories, or comments related to white exclamation mark
- •Combine ❕ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about grey, surprise, punctuation
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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