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U+22C6 STAR OPERATOR
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | STAR OPERATOR |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+22C6 |
| Decimal | 8902 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 8B 86 |
| UTF-16 | 22C6 |
| UTF-32 | 000022C6 |
| HTML | ⋆ ⋆ |
| CSS | \22C6 |
| JavaScript | \u22C6 |
| Python | \u22c6 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8B%86 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+22C6?
U+22C6 ⋆ is officially named STAR OPERATOR. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ⋆?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 22C6, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 22c6, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 22C6. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ⋆ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ⋆ (decimal) or ⋆ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ⋆ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 8B 86. In UTF-16: 22C6.