Keycap: 2 emoji meaning
Commonly used in numbered lists or countdowns, or to rank favorites in a ranked set of posts. For example: '2️⃣ my favorite song of all time' or '1️⃣ coffee 2️⃣ tea 3️⃣ juice'.
The official Unicode name for 2️⃣ is keycap: 2. It belongs to the symbols group and the keypad characters subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as 2, keycap, two.
This emoji is a sequence of several code points joined together. Devices with an older emoji font may show the parts separately instead of one picture.
How to get 2️⃣ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type keycap.
- Tap 2️⃣ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get 2️⃣ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "keycap". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy 2️⃣ from this page and paste it.
How to type 2️⃣ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "keycap" and click 2️⃣.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type 2️⃣ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "keycap" and double-click 2️⃣. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
2️⃣ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste 2️⃣ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
2️⃣ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 2️⃣ |
| HTML hex | 2️⃣ |
CSS content | "\32\FE0F\20E3" |
| JavaScript | "\u{32}\u{FE0F}\u{20E3}" |
| Python | "\u0032\uFE0F\u20E3" |
| URL encoded | 2%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :two: |
Because 2️⃣ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the keycap: 2 emoji mean? +
Shows the number 2 on a keycap button, used to represent second place, a second item, or ranking something number two. Its official Unicode name is "keycap: 2".
What does 2️⃣ mean in a list? +
It marks the second item, used like a numbered bullet point in casual lists or rankings.
Why do people use keycap numbers instead of typing numbers? +
The boxed style makes numbers stand out visually in a list or ranking, making posts easier to scan.
How do I get the keycap: 2 emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "keycap: 2". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy 2️⃣ from this page.
What is the Unicode for 2️⃣? +
The keycap: 2 emoji is U+0032 U+FE0F U+20E3. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 2️⃣.
Why does 2️⃣ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so 2️⃣ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.