Arabic Five Pointed Star ٭

٭ (U+66D) 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: Arabic Five Pointed Star is part of the Symbols family (block: Arabic). 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 ARABIC FIVE POINTED STAR has the code point U+066D in the Arabic block. Its hex code is 66D. This is a star symbol used in various texts and displays. In everyday use, stars are simple icons. They show quality, status, or preference. The usage_atoms tell us that stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. Readers may see the symbol in forms, menus, or notes that mark something as important. The shape is a five point star and is part of the Arabic script family. It appears in stylized text and can accompany other symbols or numbers. People use it to draw attention without letters. It is not tied to a single language, but to visual meaning and quick judgment. When designers place this star, they aim for quick recognition. Users understand the intent through the star’s familiar form. This helps communicate value at a glance and supports quick comparisons across items.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+66D 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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