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warning SYMBOLS_OR_SPECIAL_CHARACTERS_

Symbols or special characters disallowed (reason 351)

What this means

Your ad, keyword, or product attribute contains symbols or special characters Microsoft does not allow (Greek letters, mathematical symbols, decorative Unicode).

Why this happens

Microsoft Merchant Center validates titles against character limits, casing rules, and content policies — promotional language, all-caps, special characters, or keyword-stuffed titles are rejected.

How to fix it

  1. Trim title to the channel's character limit (most: 150–200 chars).
  2. Use Title Case — capitalize first letters of major words, not entire words. Remove ALL CAPS phrases.
  3. Remove promotional language: 'SALE', 'Best Quality', 'Free Shipping', 'Buy Now', etc.
  4. Format consistently: Brand + Model + Key Specs + Color/Size + Pack.
  5. Re-submit; title updates typically propagate within 1–4 hours.

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