63 is the code number for the ? character
so char(63) gives ?

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In cell A1, I have ... a (a symbol)

In A2, I have ... =code(A1) ... the display value is 63.

In A3, I have ... =char(A2) ... the display value is ? (a question mark).

How come ?

Thanks
Steve