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Asterisk symbol, used for emphasis, annotations or footnotes
Basic Information
- Unicode U+002A-FE0F-20E3
- Version Emoji 2
- Category symbols
- Subcategory keypad characters
Platform Meaning
Asterisk symbol, used for emphasis, annotations or footnotes
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Asterisk punctuation, typically indicating footnotes or highlights
- Google： Asterisk character, commonly used for additional info or emphasis
- Twitter： Asterisk symbol, often used in tweets for emphasis or clarifications
- Unicode： Asterisk punctuation mark for annotations, footnotes, or emphasis
Detailed Introduction
The asterisk emoji (*️⃣) is a functional punctuation symbol with no inherent emotional meaning. It is widely used to denote footnotes, annotations, or additional information in text. Common scenarios include highlighting key points in messages, marking required fields in forms, indicating omitted letters (e.g., censored language), or acting as a wildcard in searches/programming. It also serves mathematical purposes (multiplication) and linguistic glossing. Across platforms, it maintains consistent utility for clarifying or emphasizing content without expressing specific emotions.