HTML Entity for Stress Outlined White Star (✩)
What You'll Learn
How to display Stress Outlined White Star (✩) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2729 (STRESS OUTLINED WHITE STAR) in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)—a stylized outlined star used in decorative typography and creative design.
Render it with ✩, ✩, or CSS \2729. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ✩ with White Star ☆ (U+2606, ☆) or Black Star ★ (U+2605, ★).
⚡ Quick Reference — Stress Outlined White Star
U+2729Dingbats
✩Hexadecimal reference
✩Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
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Unicode U+2729
Hex code ✩
HTML code ✩
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2729
Meaning Stress outlined white star
Not the same U+2606 = White Star (☆, ☆)
U+2605 = Black Star (★, ★)
Block Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ✩ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\2729";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Accent (hex): ✩ Featured</p>
<p>Accent (decimal): ✩ Highlight</p>
<p id="point">Accent (CSS): Design </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
Stress Outlined White Star (✩) renders in modern browsers when fonts include Dingbats glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the stress outlined white star in decorative contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
✩ references code point U+2729 using hex digits 2729.
Decimal HTML Code
✩ is the decimal equivalent (10025) for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2729 is the CSS escape for U+2729, used in the content property of pseudo-elements.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ✩. Unicode U+2729 in Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). No named entity.
Use Cases
Stress Outlined White Star (✩) commonly appears in:
Logos, banners, and creative layouts with star accents.
Badges, labels, and icons in web and mobile applications.
Artistic content, portfolios, and design showcases.
Editorial headings and decorative typographic embellishments.
Hero sections and promotional content with star highlights.
Marketing materials and brand identity with decorative stars.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
✩or✩in HTML markup - Provide accessible text alongside decorative symbols
- Use Dingbats-friendly fonts for consistent rendering
- Pick hex or decimal style and stay consistent per project
- Test rendering across browsers and devices
Don’t
- Use padded Unicode notation like U+02729—the correct value is
U+2729 - Use CSS
\02729with a leading zero—prefer\2729 - Confuse ✩ with White Star ☆ or Black Star ★
- Use the symbol excessively—keep decorative use balanced
- Put CSS escape
\2729in HTML text nodes
Key Takeaways
Three ways to render U+2729 in HTML and CSS
✩ ✩For CSS stylesheets, use \2729 in the content property
U+2729 — STRESS OUTLINED WHITE STAR (✩)
Distinct from White Star ☆ and Black Star ★
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
✩ (hex), ✩ (decimal), or \2729 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three render ✩.U+2729 (STRESS OUTLINED WHITE STAR). Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). Hex 2729, decimal 10025.☆. They are separate characters with different glyphs.Explore More HTML Entities!
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