HTML Entity for Low Asterisk (⁎)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Low Asterisk (⁎) in HTML using various entity methods. The Low Asterisk is a punctuation mark positioned near the baseline of text (unlike the standard asterisk U+002A) and is useful for footnotes, reference markers, and typographic design.
This character is part of the General Punctuation Unicode block and can be rendered with a hexadecimal reference, a decimal reference, or a CSS escape in the content property. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol.
⚡ Quick Reference — Low Asterisk Entity
U+204EGeneral Punctuation
⁎Hexadecimal reference
⁎Decimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+204E
Hex code ⁎
HTML code ⁎
Named entity (none)
CSS code \204E
Meaning Low asterisk
Related U+002A = * (standard mid-line asterisk)
Block General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Low Asterisk (⁎) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\204E";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ⁎</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ⁎</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Low Asterisk (⁎) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes General Punctuation glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Low Asterisk (⁎) in footnote and typography contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁎ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 204E to display the Low Asterisk. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⁎ uses the decimal Unicode value 8270 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.
CSS Entity
\204E 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+204E sits in General Punctuation and is positioned near the baseline—unlike the standard asterisk U+002A (*). There is no named HTML entity.
Use Cases
The Low Asterisk (⁎) is commonly used in:
Mark footnotes, endnotes, and reference callouts in articles, papers, and documentation.
Use in layouts where a baseline-positioned asterisk is preferred for visual balance.
Indicate notes, disclaimers, or citations in academic and legal documents.
Use as a secondary or alternative bullet or marker in lists and structured content.
Represent operators or placeholders where a low asterisk is required in technical notation.
Mark required fields, notes, or hints in forms and UI copy with a distinct asterisk style.
Use in editorial workflows for corrections, annotations, or special markers in published content.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Pair footnote markers with
<sup>links oraria-labelfor accessibility - Use numeric references (
⁎or⁎) consistently in HTML - Link each footnote marker to its note via
idandhref - Verify the glyph is distinguishable from the standard asterisk (*) in your font
- Use
\204Ein CSScontentwhen inserting via pseudo-elements
Don’t
- Confuse ⁎ (low asterisk) with * (standard U+002A) or ∗ (math asterisk U+2217)
- Put CSS escape
\204Ein HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity—only numeric codes work for ⁎
- Use ⁎ without context when readers need to know it marks a footnote
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Three references render ⁎ (no named entity)
⁎ ⁎For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\204EUnicode U+204E — LOW ASTERISK (baseline position)
Differs from standard asterisk U+002A (*) and math asterisk U+2217 (∗)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁎ (hex), ⁎ (decimal), or \204E in CSS content. All produce ⁎. There is no named HTML entity.U+204E (LOW ASTERISK). General Punctuation block. Hex 204E, decimal 8270. It is positioned near the baseline, unlike the standard asterisk U+002A (*) which sits at mid-line.⁎ or ⁎) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\204E) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of ::before or ::after. Both produce ⁎ but in different contexts.Explore More HTML Entities!
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