keycap # Emoji
#️⃣ · U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3 · Emoji 0.6
What does the keycap # emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Conveying a sense of specificity or emphasis, the keycap # symbol literally represents the number sign key on a keyboard, also known as the hash sign or pound sign, and is often used figuratively to denote a hashtag or to highlight a keyword, with slang uses including representing a number or a label in informal writing, and is also used to symbolize a musical sharp note in music notation.
How the keycap # emoji is used
In digital communication, this symbol is frequently used in texting and social media captions to create hashtags, with a more formal tone on platforms like Twitter, while on TikTok and in comments, it tends to be used in a more casual and ironic way, often by younger generations to add emphasis or humor to a post, and its usage can vary greatly depending on the context and platform.
keycap # emoji examples
- just got to #beachhouse for vacation #️⃣
- my favorite song is in #️⃣ major
How to copy the keycap # emoji
To use the keycap # emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
keycap # emoji on different platforms
How the keycap # emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
keycap # Emoji Details
| Emoji | #️⃣ |
| Name | keycap # |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3 |
| Shortcode | :keycap_number_sign: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
keycap # Emoji FAQ
Conveying a sense of specificity or emphasis, the keycap # symbol literally represents the number sign key on a keyboard, also known as the hash sign or pound sign, and is often used figuratively to denote a hashtag or to highlight a keyword, with slang uses including representing a number or a label in informal writing, and is also used to symbolize a musical sharp note in music notation.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste #️⃣ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :keycap_number_sign:.
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