Outlined Black Star ✭

✭ (U+272D) 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: Outlined Black Star is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: OUTLINED BLACK STAR is a symbol in the Dingbats block. Its code point is U+272D, and it is listed as Common script. The character appears as a hollow five-point star. It is used in many fonts and user interfaces. It serves as a simple visual mark in text and design. Stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. The outlined form gives a light, unobtrusive look that fits in with other symbols. In interfaces, it can indicate quality, selection, or emphasis without heavy decoration. It works well beside text as a neutral badge or indicator. Users see it in lists, menus, and review systems. Because it is a standard star shape, it reads quickly and is easy to recognize. The symbol can appear alone or with other icons to convey a quick verdict. It supports clear communication in apps, documents, and dashboards. Overall, this star helps users quickly grasp a positive or highlighted status without extra words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+272D 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.

See our category page for related symbols.