Circled White Star ✪

✪ (U+272A) 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: Circled White Star 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 CIRCLED WHITE STAR has the code point U+272A and sits in the Dingbats block. It belongs to the Common script. In plain text, the star is shown as a round outline star inside a circle. The name and code help identify it in fonts and keyboards. The character is used in writing and interfaces where a star marks quality, favorites, or steps. Stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. This helps readers quickly spot top items. People copy the symbol from a font set and paste it into notes, lists, or messages. In documents, it can serve as a simple, eye catching symbol when a plain star is preferred over filled shapes. The symbol creates a soft, decorative touch without adding words. It can appear in menus, checklists, and informal lists. Its simple design remains clear at small sizes and in various fonts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+272A 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.