Keycap: 9 9️⃣

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A keycap showing 9. Numbered lists, rankings, countdowns, and step-by-step instructions.

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Key facts

Category
Symbols
Unicode
U+39 U+FE0F U+20E3
Emoji version
Emoji 0.6
Year added
2010
Shortcode
:nine:

Keycap: 9 9️⃣: Meaning

A keycap showing 9.

Numbered lists, rankings, countdowns, and step-by-step instructions.

9️⃣ Keycap: 9 is an emoji in the Symbols category, under “Keypad characters”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

People also find it by searching 9, keycap, nine.

How to use 9️⃣ Keycap: 9

Keycap emojis show numbers and signs on keys, used for numbered lists, rankings, and countdowns.

Example messages

  • Top three picks 9️⃣
  • Rule number one 9️⃣

9️⃣ compared with similar emojis

9️⃣Keycap: 9

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#️⃣Keycap: #

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*️⃣Keycap: *

Numbered lists, rankings, countdowns, and step-by-step instructions.

0️⃣Keycap: 0

Numbered lists, rankings, countdowns, and step-by-step instructions.

1️⃣Keycap: 1

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Codes for developers

Copy emoji9️⃣
UnicodeU+39 U+FE0F U+20E3
HTML (hex)9️⃣
HTML (decimal)9️⃣
CSS\39 \FE0F \20E3
JavaScript\u{39}\u{FE0F}\u{20E3}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\u0039\uFE0F\u20E3
Python\U00000039\U0000FE0F\U000020E3
URL9%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3
GitHub:nine:
Slack / Discord:nine:

Technical details

Type
Keycap sequence
Code points
3
UTF-16
3
UTF-8
7 bytes
9U+0039Digit 9
·U+FE0FVariation selector-16 (emoji style)
⃣U+20E3Combining enclosing keycap

History and device support

9️⃣ was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “9”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “9”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “9”.

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Questions and answers

What does the 9️⃣ Keycap: 9 emoji mean?

A keycap showing 9. Numbered lists, rankings, countdowns, and step-by-step instructions.

How do I copy and paste the Keycap: 9 emoji?

Tap or click the large 9️⃣ at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Keycap: 9 emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “9”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “9”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “9”.

When was the Keycap: 9 emoji added?

The Keycap: 9 emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

What is the Unicode for 9️⃣?

The Keycap: 9 emoji is U+39 U+FE0F U+20E3 in Unicode. In HTML, write 9️⃣.

Which category is the Keycap: 9 emoji in?

9️⃣ Keycap: 9 is in the Symbols category, in the “Keypad characters” subgroup, together with 12 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to 9️⃣?

Emojis similar to 9️⃣ Keycap: 9 include #️⃣ Keycap: #, *️⃣ Keycap: *, 0️⃣ Keycap: 0, 1️⃣ Keycap: 1.

What is the Keycap: 9 emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Tecla: 9 (Español), Touches : 9 (Français), Taste: 9 (Deutsch), कीकैप: 9 (हिन्दी), مفتاح: 9 (العربية), 囲み数字: 9 (日本語).

How many characters is the 9️⃣ emoji?

9️⃣ is made of 3 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 3 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 7 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of 9️⃣?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “keycap: 9”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What words are associated with 9️⃣?

Its official keywords are 9, keycap, nine. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 9️⃣.

Can I use 9️⃣ on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. 9️⃣ is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

What is the difference between 9️⃣ and #️⃣?

9️⃣ Keycap: 9: A keycap showing 9. #️⃣ Keycap: #: A keycap showing #.

Does 9️⃣ look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Keycap: 9?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :nine: to insert 9️⃣.

Does 9️⃣ work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Keycap: 9 emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 9️⃣ in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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