keycap asterisk
A keycap-style asterisk symbol. Used to emphasize asterisks, lists, and numbering in messages.
The keycap asterisk emoji depicts the asterisk symbol “*” enclosed in a keyboard-style key. It is often used to highlight footnotes, bullet points, or special annotations in text. Designers typically render it with a raised edge on a light background, making the asterisk stand out. Technically, it is produced by combining the U+002A character with the COMBINING ENCLOSING KEYCAP (U+20E3), or by using a precomposed code point in some implementations. As part of the keycap family, it functions similarly to numeric and symbol keycaps, providing a consistent visual style. It is especially useful for marking list items, indicating corrections, or drawing attention to specific points in messages or documents.
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Examples
- • I used *️⃣ to indicate footnotes in the document.
- • I separated list items with *️⃣.
Technical Info
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