Eight Pointed Black Star ✴

✴ (U+2734) 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: Eight Pointed Black 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 EIGHT POINTED BLACK STAR is a symbol that belongs to the Dingbats block and is part of the common script set. Its code point is U+2734, and it is used across many keyboards and fonts as a decorative star. In history, similar shapes appeared in flags, art, and design to mark important items or points of interest. In modern usage, stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. The glow and sharp points help draw attention in lists and interfaces without adding text. People use it to denote quality, emphasis, or selection in parts of a document or app. Because it is a dingbat, it travels easily across platforms and languages. Users can insert it to signal a standout item or to add a visual cue. The symbol’s simple form makes it easy to recognize at small sizes. It remains a familiar choice for heads-up marks in lists, reviews, and catalogs. Its versatility comes from a clear shape and a straightforward meaning. This helps keep interfaces readable and friendly for many audiences.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2734 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.