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#️⃣Keycap: # EmojiUnicode: 0023 FE0F 20E3

Represents the hash symbol on a keycap.

Released in The Keycap: # emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014 as part of the keycap series, designed to represent phone or keyboard keys for digital communication.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The #️⃣ emoji, known as Keycap: #, visually depicts the hash symbol (#) on a keycap, often used to symbolize hashtags in social media for categorizing content, as a reference to telephone keypads, or in contexts involving numbering and symbols. It evokes ideas of organization, trending topics, and digital interfaces, making it a versatile tool in modern online interactions.

Symbolism

  • Social media tagging, where it represents popular trends and community discussions.
  • Mathematical or technical contexts, symbolizing modular arithmetic or data hashing.
  • Telephone and keyboard interfaces, evoking memories of dialing codes or input methods.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts to highlight topics or join conversations on platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
  • In text messaging or chats to add emphasis or refer to specific symbols in everyday talk.
  • In educational or professional settings to denote symbols in math, coding, or digital design.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I'm loving all the #️⃣ travel tips on Instagram right now!
What do you think about using #️⃣ for that new project idea?
Just saw a funny meme with #️⃣ in it – totally cracked me up!
In my phone settings, #️⃣ is super useful for quick shortcuts.
Let's organize our group chat around #️⃣ weekly updates.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use #️⃣ only when it adds clear value, like in social media tags, to avoid confusing readers.
  • Avoid overusing in professional emails, as it might seem informal or distracting.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences; in some regions, it may represent a 'pound' sign rather than a hashtag.

Related Emojis

0️⃣

Keycap: 0

Represents the digit zero on a keycap, often used for numbering or sequences.

1️⃣

Keycap: 1

Represents the digit one, common in lists or countdowns in messages.

2️⃣

Keycap: 2

Symbolizes the digit two, used for rankings or simple counts.

*️⃣

Keycap: *

Depicts the asterisk key, often for multiplication or wildcards in text.

🔢

Input Latin Letters

Indicates input of letters and numbers, related to keycap symbols for typing.

📱

Mobile Phone

Represents mobile devices, linking to keypads like the one for #️⃣.

💻

Laptop

Symbolizes computers, where keycap symbols like #️⃣ are frequently used.

🔗

Link

Used for connections, similar to how #️⃣ links topics in social media.

📌

Pushpin

Represents pinning or marking, akin to tagging with #️⃣ for organization.

🏷️

Label

Denotes labeling or tagging, paralleling the hashtag function of #️⃣.