Star of David ✡

✡ (U+2721) 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: Star of David is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). 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 with code point U+2721 is the Star of David. It sits in the Dingbats block and uses the Common script. This character is a star shape used in many designs. In practice, symbols like this appear in text and images to add decoration or emphasis. Stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. The Star of David can serve as a decorative element in documents or artwork where a star is needed. It helps draw attention to a point or item. The kept facts stay simple and direct. The character data stays consistent across fonts and platforms. Using it in plain text keeps compatibility high. The symbol’s visual form is a five-point star, which many readers recognize quickly. The name Star of David links the symbol to a specific cultural symbol, though usage here is generic as a star glyph. It remains part of the set of common dingbats in the character system.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2721 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.