Star Symbols

Star symbols range from simple solid and outlined stars to more decorative pinwheel and sparkle-style stars. They're widely used for ratings, favourites, decoration, and to draw attention to important text.

Star Symbols

How to Copy Star Symbols

Click any star symbol above and it copies immediately — then paste it wherever you need it, whether that's a review, a bio, or a heading.

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Star Symbols Meanings & Common Uses

A solid star (★) is commonly used to represent a rating or favourite item, while an outlined star (☆) is often used as an "unselected" or decorative counterpart. Star symbols also appear frequently in usernames and aesthetic text art as visual dividers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a 5-star rating with symbols?

Copy the solid star symbol (★) and paste it multiple times, for example ★★★★★, or mix solid and outlined stars like ★★★☆☆ to represent a partial rating.

What is the outlined star symbol called?

The outlined star (☆) is officially named "White Star" in the Unicode standard, as opposed to the solid "Black Star" (★).