Sixteen Pointed Asterisk

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

Symbol: ✺
Unicode: U+273A
HTML entity: ✺
Category: Star Symbols

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About the sixteen pointed asterisk symbol

Known as the Sixteen Pointed Asterisk, this symbol features a circular cluster of thick, tapered rays radiating from a central point. It is classified within the Dingbats block and belongs to the Common script, meaning it does not belong to any specific language or alphabet. In conversation, it is generally referred to as a sunburst, a heavy asterisk, or a sixteen-pointed star.

In practical application, this character is frequently used as a decorative bullet point or a directional marker in typography and flyer design. On social media platforms and in personal profiles, it often functions as a visual divider between sections of text or as a stylized representation of the sun or a blast. Within certain gaming communities, the symbol may also represent a specific status effect or an achievement badge.

How to type Sixteen Pointed Asterisk

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 273A 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 273A.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.