*️⃣ Asterisk Keycap Emoji
The asterisk keycap emoji *️⃣ depicts an asterisk displayed inside a keycap-style outline. It is used in contexts related to keypads, dialing, and star-marked keys. The emoji can also represent an asterisk when a keycap appearance is needed.
Asterisk Keycap Emoji Meaning
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Meaning
A keycap featuring an asterisk (*) symbol, typically rendered in white on a black or gray background, aligned to the bottom of the keycap. This emoji is part of the keycap series in Unicode, designed for use in digital interfaces to represent the asterisk character. It is commonly used in technical contexts to denote wildcard characters or references in programming and text formatting.
Common Uses
- Representing the asterisk character in technical documentation: 'Use the *️⃣ symbol for wildcard matches.'
- Indicating a wildcard in programming: 'In SQL, use *️⃣ to select all columns.'
- Referencing the asterisk in text formatting: 'To italicize, use *️⃣ around the text.'
Example Sentences
- For full-text search, include *️⃣ at the end of your query: 'search term*️⃣'.
- Please remember to use *️⃣ for all references in the script.
- When writing Markdown, *️⃣text*️⃣ will render as italicized text.
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Asterisk Keycap Emoji Details
Name
Keycap: *
Short Name
:keycap_star:
Unicode
U+002AU+FE0FU+20E3Unicode Version
8.0Release Year
2015
Category
SymbolsSubcategory
KeycapPlatform Support
Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings
Unicode
Apple Style
Google Style
Twitter Style
Emoji Styles
3D Style
Color Style
Flat Style
High Contrast
Keywords