Star characters run from the classic ★ filled and ☆ outline to the colourful ⭐ star emoji and a whole range of decorative sparkles (✦ ✧ ✩). Use them for ratings, favourites, bullets and emphasis. Copy any from the keys below; in Word, type the code shown and press Alt + X (2605 → ★).
01 Symbols at a glance
| Symbol | How to type | |
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| Black Star | U+2605 · Word: 2605 Alt+X · ★ |
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| White Star | U+2606 · Word: 2606 Alt+X · ☆ |
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| Star (emoji) | U+2B50 · Word: 2B50 Alt+X · ⭐ |
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| Black Four-Pointed Star | U+2726 · Word: 2726 Alt+X · ✦ |
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| White Four-Pointed Star | U+2727 · Word: 2727 Alt+X · ✧ |
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| Stress Outlined White Star | U+2729 · Word: 2729 Alt+X · ✩ |
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| Circled White Star | U+272A · Word: 272A Alt+X · ✪ |
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| Open Centre Black Star | U+272B · Word: 272B Alt+X · ✫ |
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| Black Centre White Star | U+272C · Word: 272C Alt+X · ✬ |
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| Outlined Black Star | U+272D · Word: 272D Alt+X · ✭ |
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| Heavy Outlined Black Star | U+272E · Word: 272E Alt+X · ✮ |
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| Heavy Eight Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk | U+274B · Word: 274B Alt+X · ❋ |
02 FAQ
How do I type a ★ star symbol?
Copy it above, or in Word type 2605 then Alt+X for ★, 2606 for ☆. The star emoji ⭐ is 2B50 then Alt+X. There is no plain Windows Alt+number code for the star.
What is the difference between ★ and ⭐?
★ (U+2605) is a plain black star shown in your text colour, ideal for ratings and bullets. ⭐ (U+2B50) is the star emoji, which phones colour yellow. Use ★ in text and ratings, ⭐ when you want the emoji look.
How do I make a star rating like ★★★☆☆?
Type filled ★ for each earned point and outline ☆ for the rest, e.g. ★★★☆☆ is three out of five. Copy both from the keys above and repeat them.