*️⃣ Keycap: * emoji meaning
The *️⃣ keycap asterisk is used to mark a correction, a footnote, a special note or the star key on a phone keypad. Apple shows a white asterisk on a blue-gray rounded square button.
U+2A U+FE0F U+20E3
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What *️⃣ means
People often send *️⃣ in place of a plain asterisk to make a point stand out, such as a correction after a typo, a note at the end of a post, or a bullet in a list. It also stands for the star key in phone codes and menu instructions. It has no special slang meaning.
*️⃣ How people use it
- Marking a correction after a typo
- Adding a footnote or terms note to a post
- Showing the star key in a phone code
- Using as a bullet point in a list
Example messages
*️⃣ meant Friday not Thursday, sorry
Dial *️⃣ then 123 then # to check your balance
Sale ends Sunday *️⃣ while stocks last
*️⃣ Bring your ID card *️⃣ Arrive by 9
Common *️⃣ combinations
- *️⃣#️⃣The star and hash keys, used for phone codes or keypad instructions
*️⃣ vs similar emojis
| *️⃣ vs ✳️ | ✳️ is an eight-spoked decorative asterisk on a green square, while *️⃣ is the standard keyboard asterisk as a keycap. |
|---|---|
| *️⃣ vs #️⃣ | #️⃣ is the hash or pound key, often used for hashtags or numbers, while *️⃣ is the star key. |
Emoji details
| Name | keycap: * |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+2A U+FE0F U+20E3 |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | keycap |
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FAQ
What does the *️⃣ keycap: * emoji mean?
The *️⃣ keycap asterisk is used to mark a correction, a footnote, a special note or the star key on a phone keypad. Apple shows a white asterisk on a blue-gray rounded square button.
Why do people put an asterisk after a message?
It usually marks a correction to a word in the previous message. The *️⃣ keycap does the same job with a more visible symbol.
Is *️⃣ the same as the star key on a phone?
Yes. The asterisk is the star key on phone keypads, so *️⃣ is often used when sharing USSD or menu codes.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.