Fullwidth Asterisk
The fullwidth asterisk (*) sits at code point U+FF0A in Unicode. It belongs to the punctuation family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
How to type the fullwidth asterisk symbol
- Copy and paste: click the * at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
*in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\FF0A"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\uFF0Aproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the fullwidth asterisk symbol?
Click the * above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for fullwidth asterisk?
The fullwidth asterisk has the Unicode code point U+FF0A. In HTML you can write it as * or *.
Does the fullwidth asterisk symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+FF0A is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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