Alt Code Shortcuts for Star Symbols

Most of the users use asterisk * symbol when there is a need to type star symbol. However, Unicode offers more than 35 beautiful start 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.

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 numeric pad will produce the glowing star symbol 🌟.

1.2. Alt + X Shortcuts for Microsoft Word

This method uses the hexadecimal values, 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 use Character Map app to insert these symbols. The advantage here is that it will work on all the apps without any restriction.

• Press “Win Logo + 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.
• Paste the symbol anywhere on 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.

• Press “Win Logo + Dot” or “Win Logo + Semicolon” keys to open emoji panel.
• Type “star” to filter all relevant symbols.
• Click on the symbol you like to insert on 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 font variation.

3. Customizing Star Symbols

The symbols typed through alt code shortcuts behave similar to any other text content on your documents. So you can increase or decrease the size using the 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 example 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.