Outlined White Star ⚝

⚝ (U+269D) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Outlined White Star is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol is an outlined white star, encoded as U+269D in Unicode. It is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is listed as Common in the script field. In everyday use, this star acts as a simple, neutral marker. Users place it beside items to show approval or to signal a favorite. Designers and developersoften prefer it for clean visuals that contrast with dark backgrounds. The star is handy in rating systems, lists, and dashboards where space is limited. Its white interior and thin outline give a light appearance on many backgrounds. Because it is common, it appears across devices and fonts with consistent shape in many contexts. People rely on it to convey a positive signal without words. In some interfaces, the star is chosen for its quiet, unobtrusive look. It pairs well with other symbols in a set of ratings or status icons. Overall, the outlined white star serves as a simple, universal symbol for selection, favoriting, and recognition across digital surfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+269D in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.