Twelve Pointed Black Star ✹
✹ (U+2739) 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: Twelve 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 TWELVE POINTED BLACK STAR is a symbol in the Dingbats block. Its codepoint is U+2739 and it belongs to the Common script group. The character is used in simple text and design where star marks are helpful. In many cases, stars show status, preference, or distinction. The name and form signal a clear, bold symbol with many points. People often see this star in layouts that require large, visible markers. The symbol is part of the Unicode set of dingbat symbols, which expands how designers and writers can emphasize items. Its twelve points give it a dense, star-like look that stands out on the page. The main reason for its use is straightforward: to attract attention or indicate a favorite. For users navigating lists or ratings, the star serves as a familiar cue. Overall, the star blends utility with a classic symbol that remains simple and recognizable across contexts.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2739 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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2739 - General Category:
So - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Dingbats - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 9C B9 - UTF-16:
2739 - UTF-32:
00002739 - HTML dec:
✹ - HTML hex:
✹ - JS escape:
\u2739 - Python \N{}:
\N{TWELVE POINTED BLACK STAR} - Python \u:
\u2739 - Python \U:
\U00002739 - URL-encoded:
%E2%9C%B9 - CSS escape:
\2739
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2739 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ✹ (hex) or ✹ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.