Most of the users use asterisk * symbol when there is a need to type star symbol. However, Unicode offers more than 35 beautiful star symbols that you can insert in your documents similar to any other text character. Since these star symbols will display as a plain text, you can easily align them with other content without problem. In fact, you can also insert these symbols in chat conversation and any other application with the help of alt code shortcuts.
Alt + Code Shortcuts for Star Symbols
Here is a complete list of alt code shortcuts for star symbols for inserting them in Windows and Mac documents.
Star Symbol | Symbol Description | Alt + Key (Decimal) | Alt + X (Hex Code) |
---|---|---|---|
❂ | Circled Open Centre Eight Pointed Star | Alt + 10050 | 2742 |
✹ | Twelve Pointed Black Star | Alt + 10041 | 2739 |
✸ | Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star | Alt + 10040 | 2738 |
✷ | Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star | Alt + 10039 | 2737 |
✶ | Six Pointed Black Star | Alt + 10038 | 2736 |
✵ | Eight Pointed Pinwheel Star | Alt + 10037 | 2735 |
✴ | Eight Pointed Star | Alt + 10036 | 2734 |
✰ | Shadowed White Star | Alt + 10032 | 2730 |
✩ | Stress Outlined White Star | Alt + 10025 | 2729 |
✨ | Sparkling Stars | Alt + 10024 | 2728 |
✧ | White Four Pointed Star | Alt + 10023 | 2727 |
✦ | Black Four Pointed Star | Alt + 10022 | 2726 |
✡ | Star Of David | Alt + 10017 | 2721 |
☆ | Light Star | Alt + 9734 | 2606 |
★ | Dark Star | Alt + 9733 | 2605 |
⍣ | Apl Functional Symbol Star Diaeresis (Or Umlaut) | Alt + 9059 | 2363 |
✯ | Pinwheel Star | Alt + 10031 | 272F |
✮ | Heavy Outlined Black Star | Alt + 10030 | 272E |
✭ | Outlined Black Star | Alt + 10029 | 272D |
✬ | Black Centre White Star | Alt + 10028 | 272C |
✫ | Open Centre Black Star | Alt + 10027 | 272B |
✪ | Circled White Star | Alt + 10026 | 272A |
⚝ | Outlined White Star | Alt + 9885 | 269D |
☪ | Star And Crescent | Alt + 9770 | 262A |
⍟ | Apl Functional Symbol Circle Star | Alt + 9055 | 235F |
≛ | Star Equals | Alt + 8795 | 225B |
٭ | Arabic Five Pointed Star | Alt + 1645 | 066D |
⋆ | Star Operator | Alt + 8902 | 22C6 |
۞ | Arabic Start Of Rub El Hizb | Alt + 1758 | 06DE |
⭒ | White Small Star | Alt + 11090 | 2B52 |
⭑ | Black Small Star | Alt + 11089 | 2B51 |
⭐ | Star | Alt + 11088 | 2B50 |
🌠 | Shooting Star | Alt + 127776 | 1F320 |
🌃 | Night With Stars | Alt + 127747 | 1F303 |
🔯 | Dotted Six Pointed Star | Alt + 128303 | 1F52F |
🌟 | Glowing Star | Alt + 127775 | 1F31F |
💫 | Circling Stars | Alt + 128171 | 1F4AB |
🤩 | Star Stuck Eyes Face | Alt + 129321 | 1F929 |
1. Inserting Star Symbols in Windows
There are multiple ways to insert star symbols in Windows.
1.1. Using Alt + Decimal Code
This method uses alt key and the decimal code values entered through number pad. It will work on all Office documents and other applications. Hold one of the alt keys and then press the numbers one by one using numeric keypad on your keyboard. For example, hold Alt key and then type 127775 keys on the number pad will produce the glowing star symbol 🌟.
1.2. Alt + X Shortcuts for Microsoft Word
This method uses the hexadecimal values with alt and x keys. The code can be inputted through any keyboards but it will work only on Word documents. Type the hexadecimal code and then press and hold alt and letter x. For example, type 1F4AB keys and hold Alt and press X keys to produce circling stars symbol 💫.
1.3. Using Character Viewer App
In addition to keyboard shortcuts, you can also use Character Map app to insert these symbols. The advantage here is that it will work on all the apps without any restriction.
- Press “Windows + R” keys to open Run prompt.
- Type charmap and hit enter key to open Character Map app.
- Select “Unicode” as Character set and “Unicode Subrange” as Group by.
- On the “Group By” pop-up, choose “Symbols & Dingbats”.
- Find star symbols from the list and click on the symbol you need.
- Click on “Select” button and then “Copy” button to copy the symbol to clipboard.
- Press “Control + V” to paste the symbol anywhere in your document.
1.4. Inserting Star Emoji in Windows
Some of the stars are also part of Unicode emoji symbols. You can insert them using emoji panel in Windows 10/11 computers.
- Place your cursor in the position and press “Windows + Dot” or “Windows + Semicolon” keys to open emoji panel.
- Type “star” in the search box to filter all relevant symbols.
- Click on the symbol you like and insert it in your document.
2. Insert Star Symbols in Mac
There are two ways to insert star symbols in Mac.
2.1. Using Option Code
Press one of the option code and type the four digit hex code. For example, option + 2721 will make star of David symbol like ✡. However, you have to switch the input source to Unicode Hex Input and only 4 digit codes will work with this method.
2.2. Using Character Viewer App
The best ways to insert star symbols in Mac is to use Character Viewer app.
- Press “Control + Command + Space” to open Character Viewer app.
- Type “star” in the search box to filter all relevant symbols.
- Click on the symbol to view preview and font variations if available.
- Double click to insert the original symbol or one of the font variations.
3. Customizing Star Symbols
The symbols typed through alt code shortcuts behave similar to any other text content in your documents. So, you can increase or decrease the size using font size option, change the color and make the symbols bold and italicized. You can also decorate the symbols using WordArt and other tools. Below are some custom star symbols with different colors and sizes.
Alt + Key | Alt + X | Symbol | Symbol Description |
---|---|---|---|
Alt + 128171 | 1F4AB | 💫 | Circling Stars |
Alt + 9734 | 2606 | ☆ | Light Star |
Alt + 10041 | 2739 | ✹ | Twelve Pointed Black Star |
Alt + 10032 | 2730 | ✰ | Shadowed White Star |
Alt + 10037 | 2735 | ✵ | Eight Pointed Pinwheel Star |
3.1. Creating Star Rating in Excel Using Star Symbol
There are many ways you can use star symbols in Word, Excel and other documents. One of the best examples is to create star rating for students, products or customers in Excel worksheet. You can use any dark and white stars and change the colors to create a rating. For example, below is an example using dark star ★ and light star ☆ with different colors.
★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
It should look something like below in the Excel sheet.
Remember, this is a quick way and you can’t create half mark ratings like 4.5.
4. Cheatsheet for Reference
Below is the cheatsheet with the list of alt code shortcuts for star symbols. You can right click on the image and download to your device for local reference.
If you want, you can also download free number images in star format.
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