Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2742 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
A symbol from the Star Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
Download Circled Open Centre Eight Pointed Star as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
Color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
35 of 44 in the star symbols collection
In astronomical and astrological contexts, this character has been used as a symbol for the star or fixed star, distinct from the sun or planets. It appears in some star charts and celestial diagrams to mark specific points of light in the night sky.
As a dingbat symbol, it also serves as a decorative or ornamental element in typography and design, where its open center and eight points give it a balanced, geometric appearance. Its shape echoes that of a compass rose or stylized star, making it suitable for use in logos, maps, or other graphics that call for a neutral, star-like emblem.
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
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