Star Symbol ★ ☆ ⭐
Copy star symbols — solid stars ★, outline stars ☆, decorative stars ✦✧, and star emojis ⭐🌟. All Unicode star characters with HTML entities and Alt codes.
All Variations
Symbol Details
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Black Star | U+2605 | ★ |
| ☆ | White Star | U+2606 | ☆ |
| ✦ | Black Four Pointed Star | U+2726 | ✦ |
| ✧ | White Four Pointed Star | U+2727 | ✧ |
| ✪ | Circled White Star | U+272A | ✪ |
| ✫ | Open Centre Black Star | U+272B | ✫ |
| ✬ | Black Centre White Star | U+272C | ✬ |
| ✭ | Outlined Black Star | U+272D | ✭ |
| ✮ | Heavy Outlined Black Star | U+272E | ✮ |
| ✯ | Pinwheel Star | U+272F | ✯ |
| ✰ | Shadowed White Star | U+2730 | ✰ |
| ⭐ | White Medium Star (Emoji) | U+2B50 | ⭐ |
| 🌟 | Glowing Star (Emoji) | U+1F31F | 🌟 |
| 💫 | Dizzy Symbol (Emoji) | U+1F4AB | 💫 |
| ✨ | Sparkles (Emoji) | U+2728 | ✨ |
| ⋆ | Star Operator | U+22C6 | ⋆ |
| ∗ | Asterisk Operator | U+2217 | ∗ |
| ※ | Reference Mark | U+203B | ※ |
| ٭ | Arabic Five Pointed Star | U+066D | ٭ |
| 🌠 | Shooting Star (Emoji) | U+1F320 | 🌠 |
Usage
Star symbols are used for ratings (★★★★☆), decorative text, bullet lists, highlighting important information, social media posts, and graphic design. The filled black star ★ is the most commonly used rating star on websites.
How to Type
| Platform | Method / Code |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt+9733 for ★ (Black Star) or Alt+9734 for ☆ (White Star) using the numeric keypad. Use Character Map for other star variants. |
| Mac / iOS | Use Control+Command+Space to open the emoji and symbols picker. Search for 'star' to browse all star characters. |
| HTML Entity | Use ★ for ★ (Black Star) or ☆ for ☆ (White Star). Named entity ★ works for ★ in HTML5. |
| Unicode | ★ is U+2605, ☆ is U+2606. In Word, type 2605 then Alt+X to insert ★. |
Platform Compatibility
This symbol renders correctly on all listed platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type a star symbol ★ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 9733 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock must be on) for the black star ★. For the outline star ☆, use Alt+9734. You can also copy either star from this page.
What is the HTML code for a star symbol?
Use ★ for the filled star ★ or ☆ for the outline star ☆. In HTML5, you can also use the named entities ★ and ☆.
How do I make a 5-star rating display in HTML?
You can use the star characters directly: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5). For accessible ratings, combine with aria-label: <span aria-label='4 out of 5 stars'>★★★★☆</span>.
What is the difference between ★ and ⭐?
★ (U+2605) is a plain text black star character that renders in your document's font. ⭐ (U+2B50) is an emoji star that renders as a colorful yellow star image on most platforms. Use ★ for text-based ratings and ⭐ for emoji-style contexts.