HTML Entity for Sparkle (❇)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2747

HTML Entity for sparkle (U+2747) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Sparkle?

Sparkle (❇) is the Unicode character at U+2747 in Dingbats. Official name: SPARKLE. It is a decorative accent used for highlights, badges, and visual flair.

Remember

Character     ❇
Unicode       U+2747
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x2747;
Decimal       &#10055;
CSS escape    \2747
Not the same  ✨ · ❈ · ❄

Prefer ❇ or ❇ in HTML markup. You can also type ❇ in UTF-8. Pair the glyph with clear nearby text for accessibility.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	Use numeric or type the character
Direct character	`❇`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`❇`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`❇`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2747`	Stylesheet `content`
Heavy sparkle (related)	❈ (U+2748)	Bolder Dingbats sparkle

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Classic sparkle accent	`❇` or type `❇`
Heavier sparkle variant	❈
Sparkles emoji (often colorful)	✨ (U+2728) — different character
Snowflake (related Dingbat)	❄
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2747"`

See it

Live Preview

Sparkle rendered alone and in short highlight phrases.

Large glyph ❇

Feature ❇ New Feature

Offer ❇ Special Offer

Compared ❇ ❈ ✨ ❄

With entities Hex: ❇ | Decimal: ❇

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ❇, plus a short highlight phrase. No named entity exists.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Sparkle (❇) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2747";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2747;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10055;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ❇</p>
  <p>&#x2747; New Feature</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2747 → ❇ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10055 → ❇. Same glyph as hex.

3. CSS: use \2747 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ❇ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / phrase: paste ❇ in UTF-8, or write ❇ New Feature for a short highlight line.

5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+2747 — use numeric references or type the character.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+2747.

vs ✨

Not sparkles emoji

U+2728 (✨) is “sparkles” and often renders as a colorful emoji. U+2747 is the text Dingbat sparkle.

vs ❈

Not heavy sparkle

❈ (U+2748) is a heavier variant. Use it only when that bolder glyph is intended.

Named

No named HTML entity

There is no &sparkle;. Use ❇ or ❇.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2747 belongs in CSS strings. ❇ / ❇ belong in HTML.

A11y

Do not rely on the glyph alone

Screen readers may announce “sparkle” unevenly. Add nearby text like “New Feature” so meaning stays clear.

Fonts

Check Dingbats coverage

Some UI fonts omit Dingbats. Test on target devices or fall back to SVG icons if needed.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Sparkle (U+2747) and its entity forms (❇, ❇, CSS \\2747) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Sparkle (❇)

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+2747 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ❇ or ❇ in HTML. Use \\2747 only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: sparkle is U+2747 (decimal 10055) — glyph ❇ in Dingbats.
HTML: no named entity — use ❇ / ❇ / type ❇.
CSS: use \2747 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ❇ is a Dingbat sparkle — not ✨ (sparkles), not ❈.

One line: U+2747 → ❇ / ❇ / CSS \2747 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ❇ in HTML?

Use ❇ (hex), ❇ (decimal), type ❇ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2747 in content. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for sparkle?

U+2747 (SPARKLE). Hex 2747, decimal 10055. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2747?

No. Use numeric references ❇ or ❇, or type ❇ in UTF-8.

Is ❇ the same as ✨ or ❈?

No. ❇ is U+2747 (sparkle). ✨ is U+2728 (sparkles). ❈ is U+2748 (heavy sparkle).

When should I use ❇?

Use it for decorative highlights, new-feature badges, and UI accents. Pair the glyph with plain text so the meaning stays clear for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2747?

HTML entities (❇ or ❇) go in markup. The CSS escape \2747 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Sparkle is Unicode U+2747 (decimal 10055) — glyph ❇ in Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). Official name: SPARKLE. HTML5 has no named entity — use ❇ or ❇. Do not confuse with sparkles emoji U+2728 (✨) or heavy sparkle U+2748 (❈).

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