HTML Entity for Open Centre Asterisk (✲)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Open Centre Asterisk (✲) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2732 (OPEN CENTRE ASTERISK) in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)—a decorative asterisk with an open centre, useful for custom bullet points, design accents, footnote markers, and symbolic typography.
Render it with ✲, ✲, or CSS escape \2732. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ✲ with the ASCII asterisk U+002A (*), U+2733 (✳, eight spoked asterisk), or U+272B (✫, open centre black star).
⚡ Quick Reference — Open Centre Asterisk
U+2732Dingbats block
✲Hexadecimal reference
✲Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2732
Hex code ✲
HTML code ✲
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2732
Meaning Open centre asterisk (Dingbats)
Related U+002A = ASCII asterisk (*)
U+2733 = eight spoked asterisk (✳)
U+272B = open centre black star (✫)
U+2042 = asterism (⁂)
Block Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ✲ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\2732";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Open centre asterisk (hex): ✲</p>
<p>Open centre asterisk (decimal): ✲</p>
<p id="point">Open centre asterisk (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Open Centre Asterisk (✲) is widely supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Open Centre Asterisk (✲) in decorative and design contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
✲ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2732 to display the open centre asterisk.
Decimal HTML Code
✲ uses the decimal Unicode value 10034 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2732 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after for custom bullets.
Decorative asterisk result
All three methods render ✲. Unicode U+2732 in the Dingbats block. Next: Open Centre Black Star (✫).
Use Cases
The Open Centre Asterisk (✲) is commonly used in:
Distinct list markers and bullet points beyond default disc or circle styles.
Decorative symbols in headers, badges, cards, and typography layouts.
Reference markers and inline notes where a styled asterisk is preferred over *.
Highlighting special items, new features, or premium sections in UI copy.
Icon-like symbols in navigation, tags, and status indicators without image assets.
Character pickers, entity documentation, and Dingbats symbol guides.
Pair decorative ✲ with visible text; do not rely on the symbol alone for meaning.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
✲or✲for inline decorative asterisks - Use CSS
\2732in::beforefor custom list bullets - Set
<meta charset="utf-8">for reliable rendering - Pick one numeric style per project for consistency
- Provide text context alongside decorative symbols
Don’t
- Confuse ✲ with ASCII
*(U+002A) or eight spoked ✳ (U+2733) - Use padded Unicode notation like U+02732—the correct value is
U+2732 - Use CSS escape
\2732in HTML text nodes - Use ✲ as a required footnote marker without accessible text
- Assume every font renders Dingbats identically—test your typeface
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+2732
✲ ✲For CSS stylesheets, use \2732 in the content property
Unicode U+2732 — OPEN CENTRE ASTERISK in Dingbats
Distinct from ASCII *, ✳, and ✫
Previous: One Dot Leader (․) Next: Open Centre Black Star (✫)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
✲ (hex), ✲ (decimal), or \2732 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three render ✲.U+2732 (OPEN CENTRE ASTERISK). Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). Hex 2732, decimal 10034.* (U+002A) is the basic ASCII asterisk used for wildcards, multiplication notation, and plain-text footnotes.Explore More HTML Entities!
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