Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star ✷

✷ (U+2737) 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: Eight Pointed Rectilinear 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: The EIGHT POINTED RECTILINEAR BLACK STAR has the codepoint U+2737. It belongs to the Dingbats block and uses the Common script. This glyph appears as a decorative star in many sets of symbols. It is used to mark items with high value or special status. In practice, people place it next to top choices or favored options. The star is widely recognized as a symbol of quality, rating, or emphasis. Its eight points give it a bold, geometric look that works well in simple layouts. Designers use it in menus, forms, and lists to draw attention without text. The symbol can stand alone or accompany other icons to convey importance. As a historical character, it has been adapted across digital keyboards and fonts for broad accessibility. Its versatility makes it a common choice for lists of favorite items or featured products. The star’s clear shape helps readers quickly identify key items in a crowded page. Overall, the glyph serves straightforward, practical purposes in ratings and highlights.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2737 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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