White Star
The outlined star pairs with the black star to show an empty rating slot, such as three filled stars and two outlined. The white star (☆) sits at code point U+2606 in Unicode. It belongs to the stars family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
How to type the white star 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.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
9734on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
☆in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2606"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2606produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the white star 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 white star?
The white star has the Unicode code point U+2606. In HTML you can write it as ☆ or ☆.
What is the alt code for the white star symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 9734 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ☆ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the white star symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2606 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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