U+002A U+FE0F U+20E3 "*️⃣" Keycap: * Emoji

Unicode Version 18.0

*️⃣
Source: Noto Color Emoji 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

U+002A
*
Asterisk
U+FE0F
️
Variation Selector-16
U+20E3
⃣
Combining Enclosing Keycap

Emoji Properties

Emoji Name
Keycap: *
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