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*️⃣ Keycap: * Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The asterisk or star symbol (*) on a keycap, representing the star key on phones. Used for special functions, footnotes, and phone menu navigation.
When to Use
Use for phone star key, footnotes, emphasis, or special menu options.
Example Usage
- “Press star *️⃣ for options”
- “Footnote *️⃣”
- “Star key on phone *️⃣”
Popular Combinations
*️⃣📞
Phone star key
*️⃣📝
Footnote marker
*️⃣#️⃣
Special phone keys
How Keycap: * looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does *️⃣ mean in a text message?▼
The asterisk or star symbol (*) on a keycap, representing the star key on phones. Used for special functions, footnotes, and phone menu navigation. Use for phone star key, footnotes, emphasis, or special menu options. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for *️⃣?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Keycap: * emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret *️⃣?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so *️⃣ would be read aloud as "Keycap: *." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for *️⃣?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:keycap_star:` to insert the Keycap: * emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+002a-fe0f-20e3
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 2.0
Shortcodes
:keycap_star:Keywords
keycapstar
When to Use *️⃣ Keycap: *
Use for phone star key, footnotes, emphasis, or special menu options.
- •Send *️⃣ when you want to express or reference "keycap: *" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use *️⃣ in conversations about keycap or star to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with *️⃣ Keycap: * on social media posts, stories, or comments related to keycap: *
- •Combine *️⃣ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about keycap, star,
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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