HTML Entity for Balloon Spoked Asterisk (❉)
What You'll Learn
How to display the balloon spoked asterisk (❉) in HTML using numeric character references and CSS. This dingbat sits in the Dingbats Unicode block (U+2700–U+27BF) and works well for decorative headings, emphasis, list markers, and festive UI.
There is no named HTML entity for this character. Use ❉ or ❉ in markup, or \2749 in stylesheet content on pseudo-elements.
⚡ Quick Reference — Balloon Spoked Asterisk
U+2749Dingbats block
❉Hexadecimal reference
❉Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2749
Hex code ❉
HTML code ❉
Named entity —
CSS code \2749Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the balloon spoked asterisk using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2749";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Balloon Spoked Asterisk using Hexa Decimal: ❉</p>
<p>Balloon Spoked Asterisk using HTML Code: ❉</p>
<p id="point">Balloon Spoked Asterisk using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
This dingbat is supported in all modern browsers when you use numeric references or CSS escapes:
👀 Live Preview
See the balloon spoked asterisk rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
❉ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2749. The x prefix marks a hexadecimal numeric character reference.
Decimal HTML Code
❉ is the decimal form (code point 10057). It is equivalent to ❉.
CSS Entity
\2749 is the CSS escape for U+2749, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
Hex, decimal, and CSS escapes all produce ❉. There is no named HTML entity; use numeric references in markup and \2749 only in CSS.
Use Cases
The balloon spoked asterisk (❉) commonly appears in:
Headings, dividers, and hero lines that need a festive or ornamental star.
Featured items, callouts, and “special” notes beside body copy.
Custom bullets, checklists, or invitation-style lists without images.
Party pages, RSVPs, and seasonal promos where dingbats add personality.
Optional notes, tips, or margin markers in long-form HTML.
Sites that lean on Unicode dingbats instead of icon fonts for simple accents.
Pair ❉ with visible text or aria-label so decorative use does not hide meaning from assistive tech.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Pick hex or decimal and stay consistent across the page
- Confirm fonts include Dingbats coverage for stable rendering
- Use
\2749only inside CSS, not pasted into HTML text - Mark purely decorative uses with
aria-hidden="true"when appropriate - Keep contrast sufficient if the glyph sits on tinted backgrounds
Don’t
- Use the dingbat as the only indicator of critical warnings
- Assume every OS font renders ❉ with identical weight or size
- Overload a page with many decorative symbols—they compete for attention
- Forget screen-reader context when the asterisk implies an action
- Mix multiple dingbat asterisk styles in one component without reason
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render the same glyph
❉ ❉In CSS content, use the escape
\2749Unicode U+2749 is a Dingbat; there is no standard named entity
Pair decorative glyphs with text or labels when they carry meaning
Prefer one symbol per pattern so the UI stays visually coherent
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❉ (hex), ❉ (decimal), or \2749 in CSS content. There is no named entity; all valid methods render ❉.U+2749 (hex 2749, decimal 10057). It is part of the Dingbats block and works well for decorative emphasis.\2749 escape belongs in stylesheets (for example on pseudo-elements). Do not paste CSS escapes directly into HTML text nodes.❉, ❉, or \2749 in CSS depending on whether you are authoring markup or styles.Explore More HTML Entities!
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