White Star

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

Symbol: ☆
Unicode: U+2606
HTML entity: ☆
Category: Star Symbols

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Download White Star as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.

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SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.

2 of 32 in the star symbols collection

About the white star symbol

Identified as the White Star, this character is a five-pointed geometric figure represented by a thin black outline with a clear or hollow center. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is categorized under the Common script, meaning it is not tied to any specific language or writing system. In speech, it is typically referred to simply as an outline star or an open star to distinguish it from its solid, filled-in counterparts.

Frequent applications for this symbol include typography and digital interfaces where it serves as a visual indicator for rating systems or favoriting items. It is often seen in social media profiles and decorative text to denote milestones or achievements. In the realm of gaming and entertainment, the White Star is frequently used alongside other celestial shapes to represent levels, difficulty tiers, or collectible items within a user interface.

How to type White Star

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 2606 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 2606.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.