Star with Right Half Black ⯫
⯫ (U+2BEB) 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 Right 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 RIGHT HALF BLACK appears as a star symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. Its code point is U+2BEB. It belongs to the Common script. In everyday use, stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. This usage helps people quickly judge quality or preference. Users see stars in reviews, dashboards, and lists. The symbol is simple and recognizable, making it a handy indicator for approval or selection. It supports quick decisions in menus and forms. Because it is widely understood, the star can stand for good work, a favorite item, or a top choice without extra words. The purpose is concise feedback. Consistent use across platforms helps readers grasp meaning fast. The star type remains flexible and can pair with other symbols when needed. Its visual form remains stable, so readers rely on it even when text is short.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BEB 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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2BEB - General Category:
So - Age:
11.0 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 AF AB - UTF-16:
2BEB - UTF-32:
00002BEB - HTML dec:
⯫ - HTML hex:
⯫ - JS escape:
\u2BEB - Python \N{}:
\N{STAR WITH RIGHT HALF BLACK} - Python \u:
\u2BEB - Python \U:
\U00002BEB - URL-encoded:
%E2%AF%AB - CSS escape:
\2BEB
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2BEB or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⯫ (hex) or ⯫ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.