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Character
☆Unicode codepoint
U+2606HTML named entity
☆HTML decimal entity
☆HTML hex entity
☆CSS escape
\2606JavaScript escape
\u2606Meaning and usage
It pairs with the solid black star to build star ratings, showing which positions in a five-star scale have not been earned or selected yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HTML entity for the outlined star?
Use ☆ or ☆.
Why use ☆ instead of just fewer ★ symbols?
Showing the empty stars alongside the filled ones makes the total scale (such as out of 5) clear at a glance.