Star Operator

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

Symbol: ⋆
Unicode: U+22C6
HTML entity: ⋆
Category: Star Symbols

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13 of 32 in the star symbols collection

About the star operator symbol

Known as the Star Operator, this mathematical symbol typically appears as a small, centered five-pointed star. It is categorized within the Mathematical Operators block and belongs to the Common script, meaning it is used across various languages and notation systems. When used in technical contexts, it is most frequently read as star or asterisk, though it remains distinct from the standard typographic asterisk found on most keyboards.

In formal writing, this character serves specific roles within mathematics and computer science. It is often used to denote the convolution of two functions, represent a binary operation in abstract algebra, or indicate the adjoint of an operator in linear algebra. Outside of technical documentation, the symbol occasionally appears in typography as a decorative bullet point or in social media posts to create stylized lists and visual borders.

How to type Star Operator

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 22C6 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 22C6.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.