Shift+8
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
![Shift+8 keyboard shortcut](/jargon/s/shift-8.png)
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.](/jargon/a/asterisk.png)
Pressing Shift+8 on an English QWERTY keyboard in any text program (e.g., a text editor) creates an asterisk.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.