Fullwidth Asterisk
＊ is the fullwidth asterisk, assigned to Unicode code point U+FF0A. Because it is a real text character rather than an image, it survives copy and paste into documents, chat apps, spreadsheets and source code. Copy it with one click below, or grab the exact HTML entity, CSS escape and JavaScript string for your project.
| Symbol | ＊ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+FF0A | |
| Name | Fullwidth Asterisk | |
| HTML (decimal) | ＊ | |
| HTML (hex) | ＊ | |
| CSS content | \FF0A | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \uFF0A | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xEF 0xBC 0x8A | |
| UTF-16 units | 0xFF0A |
How to type the fullwidth asterisk 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: "\FF0A"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\uFF0Aproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the fullwidth asterisk 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 fullwidth asterisk?
The fullwidth asterisk has the Unicode code point U+FF0A. In HTML you can write it as ＊ or ＊.
Is the fullwidth asterisk 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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