Hashtag

Hashtag

A hashtag (#) is used to help categorize tweets into [[Twitter]] trends. By adding the hash symbol prior to your topic, it will "tag" the subject. Clicking on any hashtag will show you other Tweets that include the same hashtag, as well. Hashtags are often created to organize tweets for events, conferences, disasters, memes, subjects, and Follow Friday.

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