*️⃣ Keycap: *
Symbols
*️⃣ Keycap: * Meaning
The *️⃣ emoji represents the asterisk symbol (*) within a square, mimicking a key on a telephone keypad. The asterisk has multiple functions - it can denote omission, multiplication in mathematics, footnotes, emphasis, or wildcard characters in computing. In digital communication, this emoji often serves to draw attention to specific text, indicate important information, or represent multiplication. The square background makes it visually distinct from the regular asterisk character, giving it more prominence in messages while maintaining its symbolic meaning across various contexts.
When to Use
Used to indicate footnotes, mathematical multiplication, emphasize important information, or represent wildcard characters in digital communications.
Examples
- Don't forget the main ingredients *️⃣ #CookingTips
- 2 *️⃣ 2 = 4 #Mathematics
- See note below for details *️⃣ #Important
How It Looks on Different Platforms
The Keycap: * emoji may look different across platforms and devices.
Unicode Information
U+002A U+FE0F U+20E3*️⃣\2A \FE0F \20E39.1