*️⃣ keycap *
*️⃣
U+002A U+FE0F U+20E3
Copy as
| Character | *️⃣ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+002A U+FE0F U+20E3 | |
| HTML decimal | *️⃣ | |
| HTML hexadecimal | *️⃣ | |
| HTML named entity | — | |
| CSS content | \002A \FE0F \20E3 | |
| JavaScript / UTF-16 | \u002A\uFE0F\u20E3 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 2A EF B8 8F E2 83 A3 |
Meaning & usage
Keycap * (*️⃣) conveys an emotion, object or visual idea as an emoji.
Use it in messages and captions; emoji artwork and interpretation differ between platforms.
U+002A U+FE0F U+20E3 identifies this exact keycap * form; copying the character preserves its Unicode identity, while its appearance depends on the font or emoji renderer.
keycap * can act as a visual label for its named subject in a caption or list. It is not a standardized replacement for a written label in technical or safety information. keycap * is a sequence of 3 Unicode code points, not a single character. Keep every part when copying it: removing a joiner, selector or component can change the result.
How to type keycap *
- Windows
- Use Win + . for the emoji and symbol panel, or Character Map for supported fonts. In Microsoft Word, enter each hexadecimal code (2A + FE0F + 20E3) and press Alt + X. There is no universal decimal Alt code for this character; legacy Alt codes depend on the code page.
- Mac
- Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for keycap *. With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled, hold Option and enter the UTF-16 units shown above. Standard Option shortcuts do not cover every Unicode symbol.
- Linux
- In compatible GTK applications, press Ctrl + Shift + U, enter 2A + FE0F + 20E3, then Enter. Enter each code point separately for sequences. Other desktops or apps may require their character picker.
- iPhone & Android
- Look for keycap * in your emoji keyboard if available, or copy it here and paste. Save frequently used symbols as a text replacement or keyboard shortcut; availability varies by keyboard.