#️⃣ Keycap: # emoji meaning
#️⃣ is used as a hashtag sign or a number sign, for example to mark a topic, a rank like number one, or the pound key on a phone. Apple shows a white # on a blue-gray rounded square key.
U+23 U+FE0F U+20E3
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What #️⃣ means
The #️⃣ keycap works like the # symbol but stands out more in a message. People use it to highlight hashtags, rankings, phone menu instructions or list numbers. It is neutral and has no hidden meaning.
On Instagram and TikTok
On social media, #️⃣ is a decorative way to mention hashtags or say "use this tag." It is mainly visual and draws attention to a tag in a caption.
#️⃣ How people use it
- Highlighting a hashtag in a caption
- Saying someone or something is number one
- Giving phone keypad instructions
- Numbering a list or ranking
Example messages
You're my #️⃣1️⃣ fan forever
Use the tag #️⃣ summervibes for the giveaway
Dial the code then press #️⃣
Top 5 movies this year #️⃣
Common #️⃣ combinations
- #️⃣1️⃣Number one, the best or top choice
#️⃣ vs similar emojis
| #️⃣ vs *️⃣ | *️⃣ is the asterisk key, often used for notes or emphasis, while #️⃣ is the hash or number sign. |
|---|---|
| #️⃣ vs 🔢 | 🔢 stands for numbers in general, while #️⃣ is the single # symbol. |
Emoji details
| Name | keycap: # |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+23 U+FE0F U+20E3 |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | keycap |
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FAQ
What does the #️⃣ keycap: # emoji mean?
#️⃣ is used as a hashtag sign or a number sign, for example to mark a topic, a rank like number one, or the pound key on a phone. Apple shows a white # on a blue-gray rounded square key.
Does #️⃣ work as a real hashtag?
No, apps treat #️⃣ as an emoji, not as a hashtag. To make a clickable hashtag, type the regular # symbol before the word.
Is #️⃣ called hash, hashtag or pound?
All three names are used. In the US people often say pound sign, while in the UK, India and many other places it is called hash.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.