HTML Entity for Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk (✣)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk (✣) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2723 (FOUR BALLOON-SPOKED ASTERISK) in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)—a decorative asterisk variant ideal for creative typography, list markers, and design elements.
Render it with ✣, ✣, or CSS escape \2723. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ✣ with * (ASCII asterisk, U+002A) or ✤ (four club spoked asterisk, U+2724).
⚡ Quick Reference — Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk
U+2723Dingbats block
✣Hexadecimal reference
✣Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2723
Hex code ✣
HTML code ✣
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2723
Meaning Decorative balloon spoked asterisk
Related U+2724 = Club spoked (✤); U+002A = ASCII * (*)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk (✣) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2723";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk using Hexadecimal: ✣</p>
<p>Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk using HTML Code: ✣</p>
<p id="point">Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the four balloon spoked asterisk (✣) as a decorative bullet and compared with related symbols:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
✣ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2723 to display the Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
✣ uses the decimal Unicode value 10019 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2723 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ✣. Unicode U+2723 is in Dingbats. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup.
Use Cases
The Four Balloon Spoked Asterisk (✣) is commonly used in:
Headers, section dividers, and creative text styling with a distinctive asterisk.
Custom bullet points for lists, feature highlights, or menu items.
Logos, icons, and visual motifs using a unique spoked symbol.
Wedding invites, event flyers, and greeting cards with decorative symbols.
Footnotes, highlights, or special callout markers in articles and docs.
Cross-browser symbol display without image assets.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Add
aria-label="decorative asterisk"when the symbol carries meaning - Use the CSS escape in
::before/::afterfor bullets and dividers - Ensure fonts support Dingbats (Segoe UI Symbol, etc.)
- Use
✣or✣consistently within a project - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ✣ with ✤ (club spoked) or plain
*(*) - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2723
- Put CSS escape
\2723in HTML text nodes - Use the glyph alone without accessible text when it conveys structure
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ✣
✣ ✣For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2723Unicode U+2723 — FOUR BALLOON-SPOKED ASTERISK
Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
✣ (hex), ✣ (decimal), or \2723 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+2723 (FOUR BALLOON-SPOKED ASTERISK). Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). Hex 2723, decimal 10019. A decorative asterisk variant used in typography and design.✣ or ✣) go in markup. The CSS escape \2723 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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