Symbols · Emoji 0.6

8️⃣Keycap: 8 Emoji

Generally, it just means the number eight. People use it to highlight the number eight in a message.

The 8️⃣ emoji is basically a sideways number eight.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+0038 U+FE0F U+20E3
Released
2010
Shortcode
:eight:
Skin tones
No
U+0038 +2Your device
8️⃣

01 — Meaning

What does the 8️⃣ Keycap: 8 emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, it just means the number eight. People use it to highlight the number eight in a message. It doesn't usually have any hidden meaning beyond that. 8️⃣ 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 8️⃣ emoji is basically a sideways number eight. People use it mostly to represent the number eight itself, like counting or listing things. It can also symbolize infinity or something that’s “eighth” – like the eighth month, eighth grade, or eighth place. Sometimes, it’s just used as a random, silly emoji to add a bit of fun to a conversation. It's a pretty versatile emoji, fitting into many different situations.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 2 of them.

eight emojikeycap emoji

02 — Platforms

Keycap: 8 emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character you send is always U+0038. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 3.

Keycap: 8 emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Keycap: 8 emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Keycap: 8 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: 8 emoji copy and paste

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

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Escapes for the languages people actually paste this into. Every one of them produces the same character, and that character is U+0038.

04 — How to type

How to type the 8️⃣ Keycap: 8 emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “keycap: 8”. 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: 8”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :eight: and it converts to 8️⃣ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 8️⃣, in CSS \38\FE0F\20E3, in JavaScript \u{38}\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: 8 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: 8 emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 8 emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 8 emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Keycap: 8 emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around keycap: 8 for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool keycap: 8 combos
Flex keycap: 8 combos
Aesthetic keycap: 8 combos
Cute keycap: 8 combos
Dark keycap: 8 combos
Party keycap: 8 combos
Love keycap: 8 combos
Mood keycap: 8 combos
Unhinged keycap: 8 combos
Soft keycap: 8 combos
Late night keycap: 8 combos
Summer keycap: 8 combos
Gaming keycap: 8 combos
Y2K keycap: 8 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 8️⃣ means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
Honestly, when a girl sends you an 8️⃣, she could mean a lot of things. Often, it’s just a playful, silly thing she’s randomly using. Sometimes, it’s a way of saying “eight” or referencing something related to the number. It doesn’t always have a deep meaning; it’s often just a vibe.
From a guy
Similar to girls, guys use the 8️⃣ emoji casually. It's often just a random choice for a quick reaction. It can mean the number eight, or it might simply be an emoji he’s feeling like using at the moment. Don’t overthink it too much.
How to reply
If someone sends you 8️⃣, you could reply with: “Okay 8️⃣”, “Totally 8️⃣”, “You got it 8️⃣”, or “8️⃣ reasons why you’re awesome”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 8️⃣ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+0038, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, it just means the number eight. People use it to highlight the number eight in a message. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 8️⃣ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 8️⃣ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :eight:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 8️⃣ 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 8️⃣ from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

8️⃣ vs 7️⃣ — what is the difference?

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

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.

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 8️⃣ Keycap: 8 emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

2010
Added to the standard

Keycap: 8 was approved as U+0038 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 8️⃣ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Keycap: 8 emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 8️⃣ Keycap: 8 emoji mean?
Generally, it just means the number eight. People use it to highlight the number eight in a message. It doesn't usually have any hidden meaning beyond that.
What does 8️⃣ mean from a girl?
Honestly, when a girl sends you an 8️⃣, she could mean a lot of things. Often, it’s just a playful, silly thing she’s randomly using. Sometimes, it’s a way of saying “eight” or referencing something related to the number. It doesn’t always have a deep meaning; it’s often just a vibe.
What does 8️⃣ mean from a guy?
Similar to girls, guys use the 8️⃣ emoji casually. It's often just a random choice for a quick reaction. It can mean the number eight, or it might simply be an emoji he’s feeling like using at the moment. Don’t overthink it too much.
How do you reply to the 8️⃣ emoji?
If someone sends you 8️⃣, you could reply with: “Okay 8️⃣”, “Totally 8️⃣”, “You got it 8️⃣”, or “8️⃣ reasons why you’re awesome”.
What else is the 8️⃣ emoji called?
Keycap: 8 is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “eight emoji”, “keycap emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+0038 U+FE0F U+20E3.
What is the Unicode code for 8️⃣?
The Keycap: 8 emoji is U+0038 U+FE0F U+20E3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as 8️⃣, and in CSS as \38\FE0F\20E3.
How do I copy and paste the 8️⃣ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 8️⃣ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :eight: for Slack and Discord.
Does 8️⃣ look the same on every phone?
No. Keycap: 8 is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google and Twitter / X all ship their own artwork for U+0038. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.