*️⃣
keycap: *
Unicode: 002A FE0F 20E3
Description
A digit 2 inside a square with a red border.
Group:
Symbols > keycap
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, typically used for numbering or ordering.
Backstory
This emoji sequence combines the 'digit two' (U+0032), the 'variation selector-16' (U+FE0F) which forces an emoji-style display, and the 'combining enclosing square' (U+20E3) which puts the preceding character inside a square. It was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010.
Usage Examples
- Marking the second item in a list: 'Item 1, Item 2️⃣'
- Indicating a second attempt or round: 'Take 2️⃣'
- In simple numbering: 'Step 2️⃣'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used for lists, second-place, or sequential numbering.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, for lists, order, or counting.