HTML Entity for Pinwheel Star (✯)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+272F

HTML Entity for Pinwheel Star (U+272F) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Pinwheel Star Entity?

Pinwheel Star is the decorative Dingbats character at Unicode U+272F (✯). HTML5 has no named entity — use ✯ or ✯.

Remember

Character     ✯
Unicode       U+272F
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x272F;
Decimal       &#10031;
CSS escape    \272F

Hex, decimal, and CSS all produce the same star. Do not confuse it with eight pointed pinwheel star U+2735 (✵).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`✯`	HTML
Decimal entity	`✯`	HTML
CSS escape	`\272F`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	None	Not available for U+272F
Related Dingbat	`✵`	U+2735 — different star

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Decorative pinwheel star in HTML	`✯`
Need a decimal entity	`✯`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\272F"`
Eight pointed pinwheel star	`✵` (U+2735 — not this page)
Accessible star rating UI	Use text/ARIA labels — not symbols alone

See it

Live Preview

Pinwheel Star in decorative context, compared with related Dingbats.

Example Featured ✯ item

Large glyph ✯

Hex entity ✯ → ✯

vs related ✯ | ✵ | ✮

With entities Hex: ✯ | Decimal: ✯

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS

Three ways to render U+272F (pinwheel star ✯) — no named entity.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Pinwheel Star (U+272F)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\272F";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x272F;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10031;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Badge: Featured &#x272F;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ✯ inserts U+272F from its hex value → ✯.

2. Decimal: same character as 10031 → ✯. Same visual result.

3. CSS: use \272F only inside content (e.g. on ::after).

4. No named form: there is no &…; name for U+272F — stick to numeric or CSS escapes.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Pinwheel Star.

vs ✵

Not eight pointed pinwheel

U+2735 (✵) is a different Dingbat. Pinwheel Star is U+272F.

A11y

Do not rely on the glyph alone

For ratings or status, add visible text or ARIA labels. Decorative stars should be marked accordingly.

Named

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a name for U+272F. Use ✯ or ✯.

Font

Check Dingbats coverage

Some fonts omit ornamental stars. Prefer a font with solid Dingbats support.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\272F belongs in CSS. ✯ / ✯ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ✯, not &#x272F.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Pinwheel Star (U+272F) and its entity forms (✯, ✯, CSS \\272F) are supported in all mainstream browsers with a font that includes Dingbats.

✓ Universal support

Pinwheel Star (✯)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape. No named entity. Decorative Dingbats star.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+272F Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ✯ in HTML. Use \\272F only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: Pinwheel Star is U+272F (decimal 10031).
HTML: prefer ✯ (also ✯; no named entity).
CSS: use \272F inside content.
Lookalike: not eight pointed pinwheel U+2735 (✵).

One line: U+272F → ✯ (also ✯ / CSS \272F).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Pinwheel Star in HTML using entities?

Use ✯ (hex), ✯ (decimal), or the CSS escape \272F in the content property. There is no named HTML entity for U+272F.

What is the Unicode value for Pinwheel Star?

U+272F (PINWHEEL STAR). Hex 272F, decimal 10031. It belongs to the Dingbats block.

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

No. Use ✯ or ✯. Decorative Dingbats stars typically use numeric references only.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for decorative accents, badges, bullet points, and creative UI when you want a pinwheel-style star ✯ — not as a substitute for accessible star ratings alone.

Is U+272F the same as U+2735?

No. U+272F is PINWHEEL STAR (✯). U+2735 is EIGHT POINTED PINWHEEL STAR (✵). Different Dingbats code points.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ✯?

HTML entities (✯ or ✯) go in markup. The CSS escape \272F is used in stylesheets (usually in content on ::before/::after). Both render ✯.

Did you know?

Pinwheel Star is Unicode U+272F (decimal 10031) — in Dingbats. HTML5 has no named entity — use ✯ or ✯. Related lookalike: eight pointed pinwheel star U+2735 (✵).

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