Left Half Black Star ⯨
⯨ (U+2BE8) 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: Left Half Black 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 symbol is named LEFT HALF BLACK STAR and has the code point U+2BE8. It sits in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. The form is a star shape that is only partially filled. It is a distinct icon used in many contexts. In everyday text and interfaces, this symbol can stand in for a star mark. Its exact historical use is not described here, but it belongs to a family of star icons that convey selection or emphasis. The display of this symbol may vary by font and platform. When used, it communicates a visual cue similar to a star. Stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. This simple shape can help users scan lists and see important items quickly. Keeping its meaning clear is important for accessibility. Users should provide alternative text if the symbol appears in an interactive component. In summary, LEFT HALF BLACK STAR is a common star icon used to mark items of interest in a consistent way.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BE8 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+2BE8 - General Category:
So - Age:
11.0 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 AF A8 - UTF-16:
2BE8 - UTF-32:
00002BE8 - HTML dec:
⯨ - HTML hex:
⯨ - JS escape:
\u2BE8 - Python \N{}:
\N{LEFT HALF BLACK STAR} - Python \u:
\u2BE8 - Python \U:
\U00002BE8 - URL-encoded:
%E2%AF%A8 - CSS escape:
\2BE8
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+2BE8 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.