Key characters centre on the 🔑 key and 🗝 old key, symbols of access and unlocking, plus the ⚿ squared key and the lock-and-key glyphs 🔐 🔓. Use them for logins and access. Copy any from the keys below; being pictographic they have no Windows Alt code, so in Word type the code shown and press Alt + X.
01 Symbols at a glance
| Symbol | How to type | |
|---|---|---|
| Key | U+1F511 · Word: 1F511 Alt+X · 🔑 |
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| Old Key | U+1F5DD · Word: 1F5DD Alt+X · 🗝 |
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| Squared Key | U+26BF · Word: 26BF Alt+X · ⚿ |
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| Closed Lock With Key | U+1F510 · Word: 1F510 Alt+X · 🔐 |
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| Open Lock | U+1F513 · Word: 1F513 Alt+X · 🔓 |
02 FAQ
How do I type a 🔑 key symbol?
On phones, the key is in the emoji keyboard under objects. On desktop, copy it from the keys above, or in Word type 1F511 then Alt+X for the 🔑 key, 1F5DD for the 🗝 old key.
What does the 🔑 key symbol mean?
A key stands for access, security and unlocking, a login, a password, a solution, or "the key to success". 🔐 (lock with key) pairs it with a padlock to stress the access-and-security idea.
Where are the keyboard key symbols like ⌘ and ⌥?
Those are the modifier keys, Command, Option, Shift, Control and so on, and they live on our dedicated keyboard symbols guide. The keys here are the physical door/lock kind (🔑 🗝), not keyboard buttons.