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Open Centre Asterisk

Unicode information

NameOpen Centre Asterisk
Unicode nameOPEN CENTRE ASTERISK
Code pointU+2732
HTML decimal✲
HTML hex✲
CSS\2732
JavaScript\u2732
CategoryOther
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ✲ Open Centre Asterisk

The character is listed as Open Centre Asterisk in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is OPEN CENTRE ASTERISK. Unicode encodes it as a distinct symbol. For specialist characters, the exact meaning is defined by the standard or notation system to which it belongs.

Common uses

  • Copy and paste it into any Unicode-compatible app.
  • Use it in documents or text that require this exact character.
  • Reference it by its Unicode code point in technical contexts.

How to type ✲ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ✲. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for Open Centre Asterisk, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2732 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ✲. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ✲ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ✲ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ✲ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2732, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ✲.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal✲
HTML hex✲
CSS content\2732
JavaScript\u2732
Python\u2732
Unicode text

Usage examples

✲ — Open Centre Asterisk
Unicode: U+2732
HTML: ✲

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