Every asterisk symbol in Unicode
Unicode has more than two dozen asterisk-shaped characters. Here's every one, with its code point and the HTML code to use on a web page. Tap a symbol to copy it.
| Symbol | Name | Code point | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asterisk | U+002A | * | |
| Asterisk operator | U+2217 | ∗ | |
| Low asterisk | U+204E | ⁎ | |
| Two asterisks, vertical | U+2051 | ⁑ | |
| Asterism | U+2042 | ⁂ | |
| Heavy asterisk | U+2731 | ✱ | |
| Open centre asterisk | U+2732 | ✲ | |
| Eight-spoked asterisk | U+2733 | ✳ | |
| Sixteen-pointed asterisk | U+273A | ✺ | |
| Teardrop-spoked asterisk | U+273B | ✻ | |
| Open centre teardrop asterisk | U+273C | ✼ | |
| Heavy teardrop asterisk | U+273D | ✽ | |
| Balloon-spoked asterisk | U+2749 | ❉ | |
| Propeller asterisk | U+274A | ❊ | |
| Heavy propeller asterisk | U+274B | ❋ | |
| Four teardrop asterisk | U+2722 | ✢ | |
| Four balloon asterisk | U+2723 | ✣ | |
| Heavy four balloon asterisk | U+2724 | ✤ | |
| Four club asterisk | U+2725 | ✥ | |
| Circled asterisk | U+229B | ⊛ | |
| Squared asterisk | U+29C6 | ⧆ | |
| Small asterisk | U+FE61 | ﹡ | |
| Fullwidth asterisk | U+FF0A | ＊ | |
| Slavonic asterisk | U+A673 | ꙳ | |
| Arabic five-pointed star | U+066D | ٭ | |
| Sextile | U+26B9 | ⚹ |
How to read these codes
- Code point (like
U+2731) is the character's permanent ID in the Unicode standard. Every device and app uses the same number. - HTML (like
✱) is how to write the character in a web page's source code if you can't paste it directly. - Each symbol's page also has the CSS, JavaScript, Python and URL-encoded versions, plus how to type it on Mac, Windows, Chromebook and Linux.
Lookalikes that aren't asterisks
Some characters look like asterisks but are officially something else. They're worth knowing, because search tools and screen readers treat them differently.
| Symbol | Name | Code point | What it's for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black star | U+2605 |
Ratings and stars. See asterisk vs. star. | |
| Six pointed black star | U+2736 |
A filled six-point star. | |
| Eight pointed black star | U+2734 |
Also an emoji (✴️). | |
| Star operator | U+22C6 |
Math, for example the Hodge star. | |
| Reference mark | U+203B |
Notes in Japanese, Chinese and Korean text. | |
| Sparkle | U+2747 |
Also an emoji (❇️). |
Why do some show up as boxes?
A box, or a box with a question mark, means the font on your device doesn't include that character. The character itself is fine: paste it somewhere with a different font and it will usually appear. Each symbol's page has a "Will it show up?" note so you know how risky it is before you use it in a bio or a logo.