To type the upside down exclamation mark, use ¡. On a Mac, press **Option

  • 1** ; on Windows, hold Alt and type 0161 on the numeric keypad, or use Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 1 in Microsoft Word.

Quick ways

  • Mac: Option + 1.
  • Windows: Alt + 0161 on the number pad.
  • Microsoft Word: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 1, or Ctrl + Alt + ! depending on the setup.
  • Mobile: Long-press the ! key and pick ¡ if your keyboard offers it.

Copy option

If shortcuts do not work, just copy this character: ¡.

Keyboard note

The Windows Alt-code method usually needs the numeric keypad , not the number row at the top of the keyboard.

TL;DR

Use Option + 1 on Mac or Alt + 0161 on Windows to get ¡.