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U+2606 WHITE STAR
Miscellaneous Symbols · Other symbol
| Name | WHITE STAR |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2606 |
| Decimal | 9734 |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 98 86 |
| UTF-16 | 2606 |
| UTF-32 | 00002606 |
| HTML | ☆ ☆ |
| CSS | \2606 |
| JavaScript | \u2606 |
| Python | \u2606 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%98%86 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2606?
U+2606 ☆ is officially named WHITE STAR. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ☆?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2606, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2606, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2606. 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 86. In UTF-16: 2606.