HTML Entity for Outlined Black Star (✭)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+272D

HTML Entity for outlined black star (U+272D) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Outlined Black Star Entity?

Outlined black star (✭) is the Dingbats character at Unicode U+272D (OUTLINED BLACK STAR). It is used for ratings, featured markers, and decorative highlights. There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.

Remember

Character     ✭
Unicode       U+272D
Named entity  none
Hex entity    &#x272D;
Decimal       &#10029;
CSS escape    \272D
Related       &starf; (★), &star; (☆)

All numeric and UTF-8 forms produce the same glyph: ✭. Prefer ✭ for portable markup; paste ✭ in UTF-8 when convenient.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	none	Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity	`✭`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`✭`	HTML markup
Direct character	`✭`	HTML text (UTF-8 default)
CSS escape	`\272D`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Portable HTML without pasting Unicode	`✭` or `✭`
UTF-8 UI or document text	Type or paste `✭`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\272D"`
Named black star ★	`&starf;` — see Star
Heavier outlined variant	See Heavy Outlined Black Star

See it

Live Preview

Outlined black star rendered in common contexts.

Glyph ✭

Large glyph ✭

In a sentence Featured ✭ Editor’s pick

With entities Hex: ✭ | Decimal: ✭ | Named: none

vs ★ / ☆ ✭ | ★ | ☆

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this star with hex, decimal, direct, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Direct + CSS

Four ways to produce ✭ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Outlined Black Star (✭) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\272D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x272D;</p>
  <p>Using Decimal: &#10029;</p>
  <p>Using Direct Character: ✭</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Example: Featured &#x272D; Editor's pick</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+272D → ✭ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).

2. Decimal: same code point as 10029 → ✭. Same glyph.

3. Direct: paste ✭ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.

4. CSS: use \272D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ✭ after the paragraph text.

5. Named: HTML5 has none — do not invent a name like &outlinedstar;.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with the outlined-black-star entity.

No name

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+272D. Use ✭ or ✭.

Look-alikes

Not `&starf;` or `&star;`

&starf; is ★ and &star; is ☆ — different code points from the outlined black star Dingbat.

Variants

Heavy vs outlined

A heavier Dingbat variant exists — see Heavy Outlined Black Star if you need that look.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\272D belongs in CSS. ✭ / ✭ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you paste ✭ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Fonts

Glyph coverage

Some fonts lack Dingbats. If ✭ falls back to a box, try a font with Dingbats coverage.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Outlined black star (U+272D) and its entity forms (✭, ✭, CSS \\272D) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Outlined Black Star (✭)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ✭ directly in UTF-8 HTML. No named entity.

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+272D Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ✭ (or ✭) for portable HTML. Use \\272D only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+272D (decimal 10029).
HTML: use ✭ or ✭ — there is no named entity.
CSS: use \272D inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ✭ ≠ &starf; ≠ &star;.

One line: U+272D → ✭ / ✭ / CSS \272D (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the outlined black star (✭) in HTML?

Use ✭ (hex), ✭ (decimal), type ✭ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \272D in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+272D.

What is the Unicode value for outlined black star?

U+272D (OUTLINED BLACK STAR). Hex 272D, decimal 10029. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+272D?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this star. Prefer ✭ or ✭. Related: &star; (☆) and &starf; (★).

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for ratings, featured highlights, decorative lists, and UI badges. Prefer ✭ for portable markup. For a simple black star with a named entity, use &starf; (★).

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+272D?

HTML entities (✭ or ✭) go in markup. The CSS escape \272D is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ✭.

How is ✭ different from ★ or ☆?

★ (U+2605, &starf;) is black star. ☆ (U+2606, &star;) is white star. ✭ is the outlined black star Dingbat — a different glyph; do not substitute blindly.

Did you know?

Outlined black star (✭) is Unicode U+272D (decimal 10029) — OUTLINED BLACK STAR in Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). HTML5 defines no named entity; use ✭ or ✭. Related named stars: &star; (☆, white star) and &starf; (★, black star).

Next: Outlined Greek Cross

Learn the HTML entity for ✙ / U+2719 — next in this sequence.

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