Medium Four Pointed Black Star 🟅

🟅 (U+1F7C5) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Medium Four Pointed Black Star is part of the Symbols family (block: Geometric Shapes Extended). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: MEDIUM FOUR POINTED BLACK STAR depicts a star symbol. It serves as a generic icon in text and UI. It is commonly used for ratings, where the star shows quality or preference. It is used to highlight favorites, making items stand out among others. It can mark a chosen option or indicate a notable item in lists. Across platforms, the symbol should look like a black star to readers and maintain its familiar shape. For accessibility, provide descriptive text so screen readers can explain its meaning. Ensure consistent appearance on different devices and fonts to keep the symbol recognizable and easy to understand.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F7C5 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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