Black Small Star ⭑

⭑ (U+2B51) 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: Black Small Star is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). 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 BLACK SMALL STAR has the code point U+2B51 in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and is part of the Common script. It appears as a small, solid star symbol used across many systems. In history, it has been adopted for simple marks in text and lists. In modern use, the star is often shown as a symbol for ratings. It is used to highlight favorites or important items in menus and search results. People may see it in software interfaces, on dashboards, or in documentation to draw attention. Because the script is Common, the star works in many languages without specialized input. The small size helps it fit inline with words and numbers. Some keyboards and fonts render it clearly, while others may show a slightly different shape. The symbol is not tied to a single meaning; context determines its purpose. Its clean, geometric form makes it easy to recognize at small sizes. In short, it serves as a compact marker for value and preference.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B51 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.