Four Teardrop-spoked Asterisk Symbol
Codes for this symbol
| Method | Value |
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| Alt + decimal | |
| Alt + X hex | |
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| CSS escape | |
| Python escape | |
| JavaScript escape | |
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Not available for this symbol: legacy Windows Alt code, macOS Option shortcut, named HTML entity.
How to type four teardrop-spoked asterisk on Windows
- Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type 1 0 0 1 8 on the numeric keypad for the decimal codepoint 10018.
- Release Alt. The Four Teardrop-spoked Asterisk character (✢) appears.
If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.
How to type four teardrop-spoked asterisk on macOS
There is no direct Option shortcut for Four Teardrop-spoked Asterisk. Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Four Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk" and click the character to insert it.
How to use four teardrop-spoked asterisk in code
- HTML: or
- CSS:
content:"\2722";() - Python:
\u2722orchr(0x2722) - JavaScript:
\u2722orString.fromCodePoint(0x2722) - JSON:
"\u2722"
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Alt code for ✢?
No legacy Alt code exists for Four Teardrop-spoked Asterisk because it is not in code page 437 or Windows-1252. Use the Unicode codepoint U+2722 in HTML, CSS or the Character Viewer instead.
How do I type ✢ without a numpad?
Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as ✢, or copy the character directly from this page.
Why does Alt+10018 not work?
Alt+10018 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.
What is the Unicode for Four Teardrop-spoked Asterisk?
The Unicode codepoint for Four Teardrop-spoked Asterisk is U+2722. You can use this value in HTML as ✢, in CSS as \2722, and in Word with Alt+X.
How do I type ✢ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search for the character name or U+2722, then click it.