Six Pointed Black Star ✶

✶ (U+2736) 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: Six 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 character SIX POINTED BLACK STAR is identified by codepoint U+2736 in the Dingbats block and is part of the Common script. It has a simple, symmetrical six-point form that appears in many fonts as a classic star icon. This symbol is used in simple typography to draw attention or indicate a status. In practice, it helps readers notice items quickly. The character sits in a family of star shapes that people recognize across many contexts. As a print or digital symbol, it can stand in for a rating mark or a highlight of favorites. The name and codepoint stay constant when the symbol is embedded in text. For designers and writers, it offers a small, clear visual cue that is easy to read at different sizes. Its straightforward look makes it versatile for menus, lists, or indicators of preference. In daily use, it accompanies short labels and makes quick ideas stand out without crowding the page.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2736 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.