Shift+8

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Shift+8 keyboard shortcut

Shift+8 is a keyboard shortcut to create an asterisk symbol.

How to use the Shift+8 keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the 8 key.

Shift+8 on English QWERTY keyboard

Asterisk character or symbol.

Pressing Shift+8 on an English QWERTY keyboard in any text program (e.g., a text editor) creates an asterisk.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms