HTML Entity for Heavy Teardrop Spoked Asterisk (✽)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+273D

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Definition

What Is Heavy Teardrop Spoked Asterisk?

Heavy teardrop spoked asterisk (✽) is the Unicode character at U+273D in Dingbats. Official name: HEAVY TEARDROP-SPOKED ASTERISK. It is a bold asterisk with teardrop-shaped spokes, used for bullets, footnotes, and decorative emphasis.

Remember

Character     ✽
Unicode       U+273D
Hex entity    &#x273D;
Decimal       &#10045;
CSS escape    \273D
Named entity  (none)
Meaning       heavy teardrop-spoked asterisk
Not the same  * · ✻ · ❋

Prefer ✽ or ✽ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ✽ in a UTF-8 document. For a plain asterisk in code or math, prefer ASCII *.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`✽`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`✽`	HTML markup
Direct character	`✽`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\273D`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Bold decorative teardrop-spoked asterisk / bullet	`✽` plus visible text or `aria-label`
Lighter teardrop-spoked form	Teardrop spoked asterisk — `✻`
Code / math / plain asterisk	Asterisk — ASCII `*`
Eight-teardrop propeller style	Heavy eight teardrop spoked propeller asterisk
Pinwheel teardrop style	Heavy teardrop spoked pinwheel asterisk
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\273D"`

See it

Live Preview

Symbol alone, in a sample label, and next to related forms.

Glyph ✽

Large glyph ✽

Sample ✽ Note

Compared ✽ ✻ * ❋

With entities Hex: ✽ | Decimal: ✽

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows heavy teardrop spoked asterisk with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ✽ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Heavy Teardrop Spoked Asterisk (U+273D) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\273D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x273D;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#10045;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ✽</p>
  <p><span aria-label="Note">&#x273D; Note</span></p>
  <p>ASCII asterisk: *</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ✽ inserts code point U+273D → ✽.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10045 → ✽. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \273D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ✽.

4. Typed: paste ✽ in a UTF-8 document when you need this dingbat. Prefer aria-label or nearby prose such as “Note” so meaning is clear to everyone.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with heavy teardrop spoked asterisk.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+273D. Use ✽ or ✽. Do not invent &heavyasterisk;.

Not ASCII `*`

ASCII asterisk is U+002A. Heavy teardrop spoked asterisk is ✽. Use * for code and math.

✻

Not teardrop spoked asterisk

Teardrop spoked asterisk is ✻ (U+273B) — lighter weight. This page is the heavy form ✽.

❋

Not propeller asterisk

Heavy eight teardrop spoked propeller asterisk is ❋ (U+274B). Related ornament — different spoke count and look.

Font

Font coverage

Some fonts omit Dingbats. If ✽ is missing, fall back to * or a font with U+273D coverage.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\273D belongs in CSS strings. ✽ / ✽ belong in HTML.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ✽ clearly. Prefer aria-label="Note" or nearby prose for footnotes and bullets.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ✽, not &#x273D.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Heavy teardrop spoked asterisk (U+273D) and its entity forms (✽, ✽, CSS \\273D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Heavy Teardrop Spoked Asterisk (✽)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+273D Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ✽ in HTML (no named form). Use ✽ when decimal form is required, and \\273D only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: heavy teardrop spoked asterisk is U+273D (decimal 10045) — glyph ✽.
HTML: no named entity — use ✽ / ✽ / type ✽.
CSS: use \273D inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ✽ ≠ ASCII * — use for bold decorative teardrop-spoked asterisks.

One line: U+273D → ✽ / ✽ / CSS \273D (no named form).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ✽ in HTML?

Use ✽ (hex), ✽ (decimal), type ✽ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \273D in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+273D.

What is the Unicode value for heavy teardrop spoked asterisk?

U+273D (HEAVY TEARDROP-SPOKED ASTERISK). Hex 273D, decimal 10045. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+273D?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this asterisk. Prefer ✽ or ✽. For a plain asterisk in code or math, use ASCII *.

When should I use U+273D?

Use it for bold decorative teardrop-spoked asterisks — bullets, footnotes, or emphasis. For the lighter teardrop-spoked form, see teardrop spoked asterisk (U+273B). For pinwheel style, see heavy teardrop spoked pinwheel asterisk.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+273D?

HTML numeric entities (✽ or ✽) go in markup. The CSS escape \273D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+273D the same as ASCII * or U+273B?

No. Heavy teardrop spoked asterisk is U+273D (✽). ASCII asterisk is U+002A (*). Teardrop spoked asterisk is U+273B (✻). Related stars — different weights and roles.

Did you know?

Heavy teardrop spoked asterisk is Unicode U+273D (decimal 10045) — glyph ✽ in Dingbats. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ✽ or ✽. Prefer nearby text or aria-label when the mark carries meaning. Do not confuse it with lighter teardrop spoked asterisk ✻ (✻) or ASCII *.

Next: Heavy Teardrop Spoked Pinwheel Asterisk

Learn the HTML entity for heavy teardrop spoked pinwheel asterisk (U+2743).

Heavy teardrop spoked pinwheel asterisk tutorial →

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