Open Centre Asterisk Symbol
Codes for this symbol
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| JavaScript escape | |
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Not available for this symbol: legacy Windows Alt code, macOS Option shortcut, named HTML entity.
How to type open centre asterisk on Windows
- Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type 1 0 0 3 4 on the numeric keypad for the decimal codepoint 10034.
- Release Alt. The Open Centre Asterisk character (✲) appears.
If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.
How to type open centre asterisk on macOS
There is no direct Option shortcut for Open Centre Asterisk. Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Open Centre Asterisk" and click the character to insert it.
How to use open centre asterisk in code
- HTML: or
- CSS:
content:"\2732";() - Python:
\u2732orchr(0x2732) - JavaScript:
\u2732orString.fromCodePoint(0x2732) - JSON:
"\u2732"
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Alt code for ✲?
No legacy Alt code exists for Open Centre Asterisk because it is not in code page 437 or Windows-1252. Use the Unicode codepoint U+2732 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+10034 not work?
Alt+10034 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 Open Centre Asterisk?
The Unicode codepoint for Open Centre Asterisk is U+2732. You can use this value in HTML as ✲, in CSS as \2732, 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+2732, then click it.