Outlined Black Star
Most keyboards skip the outlined black star entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+272D and belongs to the stars group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ✭ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+272D | |
| Name | Outlined Black Star | |
| HTML (decimal) | ✭ | |
| HTML (hex) | ✭ | |
| CSS content | \272D | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u272D | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x9C 0xAD | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x272D |
How to type the outlined black 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.
- HTML: write
✭in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\272D"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u272Dproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the outlined black 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 outlined black star?
The outlined black star has the Unicode code point U+272D. In HTML you can write it as ✭ or ✭.
Can I use the outlined black star symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ✭, and in CSS use content: "\272D" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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