Conversely, some older models of typewriters require the use of multiple glyphs to depict a single character, as an overstruck apostrophe and period to create an exclamation mark.
The exclamation mark warning sign, reduced speed signs and flooding signs are in demand as surface flooding and swollen rivers close roads around the area.
When computer programs display messages that alert the user, an exclamation mark may be shown alongside it to indicate that the message is important and should be read.
The exclamation mark is often pronounced shriek (slang for exclamation mark), and the maps called "f" shriek or "f" lower shriek and "f" upper shriek see also shriek map.
Flight masters, used to travel players from location to location, are represented with a green exclamation mark floating over their heads if they have not yet been discovered.