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Description & Usage
The Asterisk Symbol is *. Its Unicode code point is U+002A, HTML entity is *, CSS escape is \\2A, and JavaScript escape is \u002A.
Asterisk (*) is a punctuation or text mark for separators, editing notes, labels, usernames, and plain-text formatting within ampersand symbol in the marks group.
Practical use
Use Asterisk for punctuation, separation, emphasis, editing notation, usernames, or compact labels when the mark is allowed by the target app.
Compatibility
Asterisk is widely supported as a basic text character; use code formats when placing it in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Use the primary copy button for the actual character. Use the implementation codes when you need to place the same symbol in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or technical documentation.
Where this category helps
Clean text formatting
Ampersand Symbol help create separators, bullets, ranges, quotes, lists, and editing marks without adding images.
Usernames and labels
Short punctuation marks can separate words in profiles and handles, but some platforms restrict special characters. For ampersand symbol, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Publishing polish
Choose typographic marks such as en dashes, em dashes, primes, and curly quotes when the distinction improves readability. For ampersand symbol, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Related categories
Move from ampersand symbol into nearby categories when you need related Unicode signs, alternate notation, or a clearer symbol family.
Related categories in this set
Core categories
FAQ
How do I copy the Asterisk?
Use the copy button on SymbolCopy to copy Asterisk to your clipboard, then paste it into your document, app, website, or social post.
What is the Unicode for Asterisk?
The Unicode value for Asterisk is U+002A.