What is pound symbol phone?

The pound symbol (#) is a commonly used symbol on phones, also known as the hash, number sign, or octothorpe. It is primarily used for dialing extensions, entering passcodes, and accessing automated phone menus. In some countries, it is also used as a shortcut for certain special characters in text messaging, such as the heart symbol or smiley faces. The pound symbol is located on the keypad of most phones and is denoted by the symbol (#) or sometimes (*).