Asterisk Operator
Most keyboards skip the asterisk operator entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2217 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ∗ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2217 | |
| Name | Asterisk Operator | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∗ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∗ | |
| CSS content | \2217 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2217 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0x97 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2217 |
How to type the asterisk operator symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ∗ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
∗in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2217"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2217produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the asterisk operator symbol?
Click the ∗ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for asterisk operator?
The asterisk operator has the Unicode code point U+2217. In HTML you can write it as ∗ or ∗.
Is the asterisk operator an emoji or a text character?
It is a plain Unicode text character, not an image or an emoji sticker. That means the ∗ inherits the surrounding font, size and color wherever you paste it, and it works in places emoji often do not, such as usernames, file names and code.
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