★
U+2605 BLACK STAR
Miscellaneous Symbols · Other symbol
| Name | BLACK STAR |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2605 |
| Decimal | 9733 |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 98 85 |
| UTF-16 | 2605 |
| UTF-32 | 00002605 |
| HTML | ★ ★ |
| CSS | \2605 |
| JavaScript | \u2605 |
| Python | \u2605 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%98%85 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2605?
U+2605 ★ is officially named BLACK STAR. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ★?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2605, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2605, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2605. 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 98 85. In UTF-16: 2605.