Number Sign
The hash or number sign — representing hashtags, numbers, and the pound symbol on phones.
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About Number Sign #️⃣
The Number Sign emoji (#️⃣) is a versatile Unicode character used across all major platforms and devices.
The #️⃣ emoji may appear differently across platforms — Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other vendors each design their own version. Apple tends toward photorealistic renders, Google uses a rounded, friendly style, and Microsoft often opts for flat, minimalist designs. Despite visual differences, the underlying Unicode character (U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3) ensures the same emoji is sent and received regardless of device. When choosing this emoji for professional communication, be aware that the recipient may see a slightly different design than what you see on your screen.
Common shortcodes for this emoji include `:hash:`, which work on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub. This emoji was assigned the Unicode code point U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3 and is part of the "Arrows & Symbols" group. Related search terms include hashtag, number, pound, tag, social. To use this emoji in HTML, insert the entity #️⃣, or in CSS use content: "\23". For maximum compatibility, always copy the emoji character directly rather than relying on shortcodes, as shortcode support varies by platform.
Technical Details
| Emoji | #️⃣ |
| Name | Number Sign |
| Unicode | U+0023 U+FE0F U+20E3 |
| Category | Arrows & Symbols |
| HTML Entity | #️⃣ |
| CSS Code | \23 |
| Shortcodes | :hash: |