Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2733 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Eight Spoked Asterisk Symbol
A symbol from the Punctuation Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ✳
- Unicode
- U+2733
- HTML entity
- ✳
- Category
- Punctuation Symbols
Export
Download Eight Spoked Asterisk as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
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About the eight spoked asterisk symbol
The eight spoked asterisk is a decorative typographic mark found in the Dingbats block, often used ornamentally rather than as a functional punctuation symbol. It appears as a star-shaped figure with eight evenly spaced points radiating from a center, giving it a balanced and visually striking appearance.
This character is included in the emoji set, so it may be used in digital communication as a standalone ornamental star or as part of visual embellishments in text and messaging. Its design resembles a stylized asterisk but with a more elaborate, symmetrical form, making it suitable for decorative lists, dividers, or as a bullet point in informal writing.
How to type Eight Spoked Asterisk
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2733.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2733, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: text.
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