Symbols · Emoji 0.6

#️⃣Keycap: # Emoji

Basically, when someone sends you #️⃣ in a text, they’re usually just using it as a visual element. It doesn’t have a specific, deep meaning.

The #️⃣ emoji, sometimes called the “keycap hash” or “pound sign,” is a visual representation of a computer keycap.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3
Released
2010
Shortcode
:hash:
Skin tones
No
U+0023 +2Your device
#️⃣

01 — Meaning

What does the #️⃣ Keycap: # emoji mean?

In plain english
Basically, when someone sends you #️⃣ in a text, they’re usually just using it as a visual element. It doesn’t have a specific, deep meaning. They might just be trying to be a little weird or add a bit of tech flair. #️⃣ sits in black emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in white emojis and dark emojis.
Where it comes from
The #️⃣ emoji, sometimes called the “keycap hash” or “pound sign,” is a visual representation of a computer keycap. People use it mainly to emphasize numbers or to add a slightly quirky, techy vibe to their messages. It’s often used when talking about things related to keyboards, coding, or just to make a random, playful comment. You might see it in discussions about games, tech, or even just to inject a little bit of humor into a conversation.

02 — Platforms

Keycap: # emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the keycap: # as 3 vendors ship it.

Keycap: # emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Keycap: # emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Keycap: # emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Keycap: # emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :hash:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the keycap: #, code point U+0023.

04 — How to type

How to type the #️⃣ Keycap: # emoji

No picker to hand? The keycap: # can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “keycap: #”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “keycap: #”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :hash: and it converts to #️⃣ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use #️⃣, in CSS \23\FE0F\20E3, in JavaScript \u{23}\u{FE0F}\u{20E3}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Keycap: # emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 3. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Keycap: # emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Keycap: # emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Keycap: # emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Keycap: # emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around keycap: # for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool keycap: # combos
Flex keycap: # combos
Aesthetic keycap: # combos
Cute keycap: # combos
Dark keycap: # combos
Party keycap: # combos
Love keycap: # combos
Mood keycap: # combos
Unhinged keycap: # combos
Soft keycap: # combos
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Y2K keycap: # combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What #️⃣ means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the keycap: # and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
If a girl sends you #️⃣, she could mean a lot of things, and honestly, it's often pretty random. Sometimes it’s just a silly thing she saw and wanted to share. It could also be a reference to something tech-related she’s interested in, or simply a playful way to add a bit of humor. Don't overthink it too much!
From a guy
Similar to a girl, a guy sending you #️⃣ might be just messing around. It could be referencing a coding project, a keyboard he likes, or just a random observation. Guys use it for the same lighthearted effect as girls.
How to reply
If someone sends you #️⃣, you could reply with: “That’s wild #️⃣”, “Totally #️⃣”, “Glad you found that funny #️⃣”, or “Keycaps are the best #️⃣”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What #️⃣ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+0023, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Basically, when someone sends you #️⃣ in a text, they’re usually just using it as a visual element. It doesn’t have a specific, deep meaning. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws #️⃣ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only #️⃣ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :hash:. Discord renders Twemoji, so #️⃣ looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste #️⃣ from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

#️⃣ vs 7️⃣ — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

#️⃣ Keycap: #

Unicode name: Keycap: #

Code: U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :hash:

Basically, when someone sends you #️⃣ in a text, they’re usually just using it as a visual element.

7️⃣ Keycap: 7

Unicode name: Keycap: 7

Code: U+0037 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :seven:

Generally, 7️⃣ is used to directly refer to the number seven.

Open 7️⃣ Keycap: 7 →

11 — History

Where the #️⃣ Keycap: # emoji came from

It arrived with the 0.6 release of the standard, which dates the keycap: # to 2010.

2010
Added to the standard

Keycap: # was approved as U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3 and shipped in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original 2010 batch that came over from the Japanese sets.

Today
Drawn 3 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so #️⃣ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Keycap: # emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the #️⃣ Keycap: # emoji mean?
Basically, when someone sends you #️⃣ in a text, they’re usually just using it as a visual element. It doesn’t have a specific, deep meaning. They might just be trying to be a little weird or add a bit of tech flair.
What does #️⃣ mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you #️⃣, she could mean a lot of things, and honestly, it's often pretty random. Sometimes it’s just a silly thing she saw and wanted to share. It could also be a reference to something tech-related she’s interested in, or simply a playful way to add a bit of humor. Don't overthink it too much!
What does #️⃣ mean from a guy?
Similar to a girl, a guy sending you #️⃣ might be just messing around. It could be referencing a coding project, a keyboard he likes, or just a random observation. Guys use it for the same lighthearted effect as girls.
How do you reply to the #️⃣ emoji?
If someone sends you #️⃣, you could reply with: “That’s wild #️⃣”, “Totally #️⃣”, “Glad you found that funny #️⃣”, or “Keycaps are the best #️⃣”.
What is the Unicode code for #️⃣?
The Keycap: # emoji is U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as #️⃣, and in CSS as \23\FE0F\20E3.
How do I copy and paste the #️⃣ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — #️⃣ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :hash: for Slack and Discord.
Does #️⃣ look the same on every phone?
No. Keycap: # is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google and Twitter / X all ship their own artwork for U+0023. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.