Symbols · Emoji 0.6

1️⃣Keycap: 1 Emoji

Generally, it just means the number one. People use it to indicate something is first, or to simply represent the digit '1'.

The 1️⃣ emoji looks like a single keycap from a keyboard.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+0031 U+FE0F U+20E3
Released
2010
Shortcode
:one:
Skin tones
No
U+0031 +2Your device
1️⃣

01 — Meaning

What does the 1️⃣ Keycap: 1 emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, it just means the number one. People use it to indicate something is first, or to simply represent the digit '1'. It’s a straightforward way to show a single thing. 1️⃣ 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 1️⃣ emoji looks like a single keycap from a keyboard. People use it to represent the number one. It's often used to emphasize something is the first, the only, or a single unit. You might see it when listing items, showing a countdown, or just to highlight something that's singular. It can be used playfully or seriously depending on the situation.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 2.

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02 — Platforms

Keycap: 1 emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the keycap: 1 as 3 vendors ship it.

Keycap: 1 emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Keycap: 1 emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Keycap: 1 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: 1 emoji copy and paste

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

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+0031.

04 — How to type

How to type the 1️⃣ Keycap: 1 emoji

No picker to hand? The keycap: 1 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: 1”. 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: 1”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :one: and it converts to 1️⃣ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 1️⃣, in CSS \31\FE0F\20E3, in JavaScript \u{31}\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: 1 emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the keycap: 1 as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 3 of them.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Keycap: 1 emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 1 emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 1 emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Keycap: 1 emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around keycap: 1 for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool keycap: 1 combos
Flex keycap: 1 combos
Aesthetic keycap: 1 combos
Cute keycap: 1 combos
Dark keycap: 1 combos
Party keycap: 1 combos
Love keycap: 1 combos
Mood keycap: 1 combos
Unhinged keycap: 1 combos
Soft keycap: 1 combos
Late night keycap: 1 combos
Summer keycap: 1 combos
Gaming keycap: 1 combos
Y2K keycap: 1 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 1️⃣ means from a girl or a guy

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
When a girl sends you 1️⃣, it often means she’s highlighting something that’s important to her, or that she sees as the most significant. It can also be a playful way to emphasize a single point. Don’t overthink it – she’s likely just trying to draw attention to something.
From a guy
A guy sending 1️⃣ can mean he’s emphasizing a single fact, or that something is the most important thing to him. Sometimes it's just a casual way to point out the number one. It’s not necessarily deep; he’s probably just making a simple point.
How to reply
If someone sends you 1️⃣, you could reply with: “Totally 💯”, “You got it 1️⃣”, “Agreed 1️⃣”, “One love 💖”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 1️⃣ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

The character is the same everywhere, but the artwork and the reading of it change from app to app.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, it just means the number one. People use it to indicate something is first, or to simply represent the digit '1'. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 1️⃣ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 1️⃣ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :one:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 1️⃣ 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 1️⃣ from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

1️⃣ vs 8️⃣ — what is the difference?

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

1️⃣ Keycap: 1

Unicode name: Keycap: 1

Code: U+0031 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :one:

Generally, it just means the number one.

8️⃣ Keycap: 8

Unicode name: Keycap: 8

Code: U+0038 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :eight:

Generally, it just means the number eight.

Open 8️⃣ Keycap: 8 →

11 — History

Where the 1️⃣ Keycap: 1 emoji came from

It arrived with the 0.6 release of the standard, which dates the keycap: 1 to 2010.

2010
Added to the standard

Keycap: 1 was approved as U+0031 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 1️⃣ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Keycap: 1 emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 1️⃣ Keycap: 1 emoji mean?
Generally, it just means the number one. People use it to indicate something is first, or to simply represent the digit '1'. It’s a straightforward way to show a single thing.
What does 1️⃣ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you 1️⃣, it often means she’s highlighting something that’s important to her, or that she sees as the most significant. It can also be a playful way to emphasize a single point. Don’t overthink it – she’s likely just trying to draw attention to something.
What does 1️⃣ mean from a guy?
A guy sending 1️⃣ can mean he’s emphasizing a single fact, or that something is the most important thing to him. Sometimes it's just a casual way to point out the number one. It’s not necessarily deep; he’s probably just making a simple point.
How do you reply to the 1️⃣ emoji?
If someone sends you 1️⃣, you could reply with: “Totally 💯”, “You got it 1️⃣”, “Agreed 1️⃣”, “One love 💖”.
What else is the 1️⃣ emoji called?
Keycap: 1 is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “keycap emoji”, “one emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+0031 U+FE0F U+20E3.
What is the Unicode code for 1️⃣?
The Keycap: 1 emoji is U+0031 U+FE0F U+20E3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as 1️⃣, and in CSS as \31\FE0F\20E3.
How do I copy and paste the 1️⃣ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 1️⃣ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :one: for Slack and Discord.
Does 1️⃣ look the same on every phone?
No. Keycap: 1 is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google and Twitter / X all ship their own artwork for U+0031. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.