Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star ✸

✸ (U+2738) 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: Heavy 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 symbol here is the HEAVY EIGHT POINTED RECTILINEAR BLACK STAR, encoded as U+2738. It belongs to the Dingbats block and uses the Common script. In history, dingbats provided decorative and functional symbols for print and design. This star shape appeared in various typefaces and charts as a generic symbol for emphasis. The glyph is a strong, eight pointed form with a rectilinear outline. It does not carry a fixed meaning by itself, but it is widely recognized as a star icon. In usage, Stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. People apply star icons in lists, reviews, and interfaces to show quality or preference. The eight points give a bold look that stands out in text and visuals. When designers choose a star, they consider contrast and readability. The star from the Dingbats block can appear in print or digital form, and it is part of a long tradition of symbol use in everyday communication. Overall, this glyph serves as a clear visual cue for importance or approval within simple, direct layouts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2738 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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