Star Operator ⋆

⋆ (U+22C6) 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: Star Operator is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The STAR OPERATOR is a symbol used in mathematics and related ideas. Its Unicode name is STAR OPERATOR. The code point is U+22C6, written as 22C6 in hexadecimal form. It sits in the Mathematical Operators block and uses the Common script. In math and in some contexts, the star operator can denote a binary operation or a special form of multiplication in different notations. The symbol is often shown as a small star and appears in diagrams and equations where a concise operator is helpful. The star operator helps distinguish actions or rules in formal work, while keeping the notation compact. When people work with formulas, this symbol can stand for a defined operation, depending on the field or author. The usage note here is brief but clear: stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. This helps readers recognize the symbol quickly without needing lengthy explanations and keeps mathematical text readable and consistent across contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+22C6 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.

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