Stars
How to type Black star (★)
Copy the character, or use the shortcut that matches your keyboard and app.
Windows
No classic numeric Alt code. Copy the character or use Win + . and search the name.
Mac
Character Viewer → star
Microsoft Word
Type 2605 then Alt + X
Google Docs
Insert → Special characters → star
How to insert it
Copy
Click the keycap, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.
Alt code
This character has no short Alt code. Copy it instead.
Code
Use the Unicode, HTML, CSS, or JS value below in documents and stylesheets.
- Unicode
U+2605- HTML decimal
★- HTML hex
★- CSS
\2605- JavaScript
\u{2605}
Related
About the Black star
The Black star (★, U+2605) marks favorites, ratings, and important items — from hotel reviews to bookmarks.
It's one of the most reached-for symbols in everyday writing, which is exactly why it has a dedicated page here. Copy it above, or use the codes in the reference table to type it directly.
The copy button above is fastest for a one-off. If you need ★ often, use its Unicode value 2605 — in Word, type it and press Alt+X; on Windows, the Character Map app (search "Character Map" in Start) inserts it into any program.
In Unicode it lives in the Miscellaneous Symbols block, so it behaves the same everywhere Unicode is supported — which today means virtually every device, app, and browser. Related symbols: Check mark, Black heart.
Black star quick reference
| Symbol | ★ |
|---|---|
| Name | Black star |
| Unicode | U+2605 |
| Alt code | — |
| HTML decimal | ★ |
| HTML hex | ★ |
| HTML entity | — |
| CSS | \2605 |
| JavaScript | \u2605 |
| URL encoded | %E2%98%85 |
Compatibility: Usually fine — may appear as colorful emoji on phones.
How to type ★ on your phone
iPhone / iPad
iPhones have no Alt codes. The fastest way is to copy the symbol above and paste it where you need it. To reuse it often, save it as a text replacement: go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste the symbol into Phrase and give it a Shortcut.
Android
On Gboard, tap ?123 then =\< to open the symbols keyboard — many symbols hide under a long-press on related keys. Otherwise just copy the symbol above and paste it; it works in every app.