Star with Left Half Black ⯪

⯪ (U+2BEA) 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 with Left Half Black is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: STAR WITH LEFT HALF BLACK (U+2BEA) is a star symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It uses the Common script, so it can appear in many languages and on many devices. Historically, stars are used to rate items or mark favorites. This left-half black design helps distinguish it from a full star in simple displays. It is used as a quick visual cue to indicate quality, importance, or preference. In apps, documents, and dashboards, the symbol can appear next to items to show they are selected or favored. Because it belongs to a broad, universal set, it is easy to reuse across platforms without special fonts. People copy it to signal approval or featured status in text lists or badges. Some designers pair it with other symbols to create simple status indicators. The exact meaning of the symbol depends on context; there is no fixed numeric value. When used thoughtfully, it provides a clear, fast impression of importance or favor. The symbol remains one option among many star shapes for visual emphasis and quick recognition in mixed-language environments.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BEA 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.