Answer:

asterisks

Answer	Crossword Clue
ASTERISKS	Footnote references
ASTERISKS	Stars on a keyboard
ASTERISKS	Password concealers

ASTERISKS	Stars of typography
ASTERISKS	Footnote indicators
ASTERISKS	Footnote indicators.
ASTERISKS	Marks in printing.
ASTERISKS	Signs used in printing.
ASTERISKS	Footnote heralds
ASTERISKS	They're next to some records
ASTERISKS	Indications of one's qualifications?