U+002A U+FE0F U+20E3 "*️⃣" Keycap: * Emoji
Unicode Version 18.0
*️⃣
Source: Browser Default
The "U+002A U+FE0F U+20E3 "*️⃣" Keycap: *" emoji is a text presentation character that depicts an asterisk symbol inside a keycap shape, commonly used to represent a star or multiplication sign on a phone or keyboard. It often appears in lists, footnotes, or as a placeholder for required fields, and can also serve as a decorative bullet point or rating symbol. In digital communication, it may stand for emphasis, a wildcard, or a reference mark, and it pairs with other keycap emojis for consistent styling. Its meaning depends on context, ranging from simple punctuation to a playful icon for favorites or highlights.
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Emoji Components
Emoji Properties
Emoji Name
Keycap: *
Code Points
Emoji Sequence Type
Emoji Keycap Sequence
Emoji Version
Emoji 2.0
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
*️⃣
HTML Hex Encoding
*️⃣
UTF-8 Encoding
0x2A 0xEF 0xB8 0x8F 0xE2 0x83 0xA3
UTF-16 Encoding
0x002A 0xFE0F 0x20E3
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000002A 0x0000FE0F 0x000020E3
C/C++/Java Escape
\u002a\ufe0f\u20e3