Hash Sign

U+0023

As a plain text character, the # hash sign is most useful for hashtags, topic labels, number markers where quick compatibility matters.

People usually copy this character for keyboards, handles, file names, and quick formatting, especially when hashtags, topic labels, number markers need to stay plain and compatible.

ASCII symbolshashtagnumbertopictrendtag

How people use this symbol

The # hash sign is commonly copied for profiles, captions, UI labels, notes, and short-form text where people want more control than emoji styling usually gives them.

It fits especially well in plain text layouts because the character is lightweight, easy to paste, and usually easier to align with surrounding words than a colorful emoji glyph.

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At Sign

U+0040

The @ at sign appears in everyday text whenever someone wants a direct character for email addresses, social handles, direct mentions instead of a more decorative symbol.

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Dollar Sign

U+0024

People copy the $ dollar sign when they need a reliable text sign for prices, budgets, money labels without leaving keyboard-friendly formatting.

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Percent Sign

U+0025

As a plain text character, the % percent sign is most useful for percentages, discount labels, analytics summaries where quick compatibility matters.

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Ampersand

U+0026

As a plain text character, the & ampersand is most useful for titles, paired names, brand copy where quick compatibility matters.

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Asterisk

U+002A

People copy the * asterisk when they need a reliable text sign for footnotes, emphasis, wildcard-style notes without leaving keyboard-friendly formatting.

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Plus Sign

U+002B

As a plain text character, the + plus sign is most useful for additions, plans, feature lists where quick compatibility matters.