Asterism Symbol

A symbol from the Star Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ⁂
Unicode: U+2042
HTML entity: ⁂
Category: Star Symbols

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About the asterism symbol

The character ⁂ is read as "asterism" and is typically spoken as "three asterisks" or called by its typographic name. It consists of three asterisks arranged in a triangular formation and is used in printed texts to mark a significant break or transition between sections, often more emphatic than a single asterisk or a blank line. In older books, it might also draw attention to a notable passage or serve as a decorative divider.

How to type Asterism

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2042 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2042.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.