Hashtag

Hashtag is a popular symbol "#" mainly used on social media. It denotes a keyword by which we can search for content of a specific media, file, or text. In Slovak, a hashtag is called a grid or cross.

Working with hashtags We work with hashtags mainly on social networks such as Linkedin Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and to a limited extent on Facebook. On Twitter, hashtags are used to mark topics or groups of people, on Instagram hashtags describe the content of a photo, and on Pinterest, they mark the inserted content of a pin. Clicking on a hashtag displays pins that contain it, or the word from the hashtag is included in the pin's description. On Facebook, hashtags are not very significant and are less used.

How to write a hashtag

There are several ways to write the hashtag symbol, i.e., the hash:

1. The simplest way is to use the right Alt (Alt Gr) in combination with the X key, i.e., Alt Gr + X = #.
2. Another method involves using three keys, namely Ctrl + left Alt + X.
3. This method requires a numeric keypad. Press and hold the left Alt and simultaneously enter the number 35 on the numeric keypad.
4. If your device only has an English keyboard, you can use the combination of left Alt + Shift + š (the key in the upper left part of the keyboard, where you also find the number 3 and hash symbol).

Hash # in URL

The hash, or hashtag, can also be found in the URL of a page. The presence of # indicates JavaScript, which search engines crawl limitedly and unreliably. In the field of SEO, issues with the hash are addressed, for example, when filtering in e-shops. Previously, it was the case that for unimportant filters that we did not want to have in the index, the symbol # was written at the end of the URL, and search engine robots did not crawl such content. Over time, this statement ceased to be valid because Google got past the hashes. Currently, the recommendation is to use other parameters in the URL for filtering (e.g., a question mark).

Hashtag on the keyboard

The hashtag on the keyboard is written using the '#' symbol placed before the word or phrase you want to mark or categorize into a specific topic. Hashtags on the keyboard are often used on social media to tag posts with topics and allow people to easily search for content with the same tag.

The button for the hashtag on the keyboard is usually located next to the Enter key or under the Esc key and is marked with the symbol '#' or '£'. Using hashtags on the keyboard is a way to contribute to the organization of content on the internet and make it easier for users to find related information.

When creating a hashtag on the keyboard, you should ensure that it is simple, relevant, and easy to remember for the target audience.

Example of how to use a hashtag: