HTML Entity for Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star (✸)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star (✸) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2738 (HEAVY EIGHT POINTED RECTILINEAR BLACK STAR) in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). It is a bold eight-pointed star with straight (rectilinear) rays—ideal for ratings, featured content, decorative bullets, awards, and geometric accents.
Render it with ✸, ✸, or CSS escape \2738. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ✸ with U+2605 (★, black star), U+2726 (✦, four-pointed), or U+274B (❋, teardrop propeller asterisk).
⚡ Quick Reference — Rectilinear Black Star
U+2738Dingbats block
✸Hexadecimal reference
✸Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2738
Hex code ✸
HTML code ✸
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2738
Meaning Eight-point rectilinear star
Related U+2605 = black star (★)
U+274B = propeller asterisk (❋)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star (✸) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape for featured labels and list bullets:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2738";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Rectilinear Black Star using Hexadecimal: ✸</p>
<p>Rectilinear Black Star using HTML Code: ✸</p>
<p id="point">Rectilinear Black Star using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star (✸) is widely supported in modern browsers when the font includes Dingbats stars:
👀 Live Preview
Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star (✸) in context, compared with other star symbols:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
✸ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2738 to display the star. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
✸ uses the decimal Unicode value 10040 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2738 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements for featured badges and custom list bullets.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ✸. Unicode U+2738 is in the Dingbats block. Next: Propeller Asterisk (❋).
Use Cases
The Heavy Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star (✸) is commonly used in:
Star ratings, review scores, and quality indicators in product listings.
Mark featured posts, editor’s picks, or highlighted sections.
Custom list bullets or step indicators with a rectilinear star style.
Badges, achievements, or award indicators in profiles and dashboards.
Headers, dividers, or accent characters for a bold geometric look.
content: "\2738" on ::before for star icons without extra HTML.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Pair ✸ with text or
aria-label(e.g. “Featured”, “5 star rating”) - Use
content: "\2738"on list items via::before - Declare UTF-8 with
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Test star glyph shape across fonts and platforms
- Keep one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project
- Use visible labels when stars convey meaning in UI
Don’t
- Rely on ✸ alone for accessibility-critical ratings
- Confuse U+2738 (✸) with U+2605 (★) or U+274B (❋)
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+2738
- Use CSS
\2738in HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders identical rectilinear ray geometry
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS insert U+2738
✸ ✸For CSS, use \2738 in the content property
Unicode U+2738 — eight-point rectilinear black star (✸)
Distinct from black star U+2605 (★) and propeller U+274B (❋)
Next: Propeller Asterisk (❋)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
✸ (hex), ✸ (decimal), or \2738 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three methods render the star (✸) correctly.U+2738 (HEAVY EIGHT POINTED RECTILINEAR BLACK STAR). Dingbats block. Hex 2738, decimal 10040. The symbol (✸) is a bold eight-pointed star with straight rectilinear rays.✸ or ✸) go in markup. The CSS escape \2738 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ✸.✸) or decimal (✸) codes, which is standard for characters in the Dingbats block.Explore More HTML Entities!
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