Making a star symbol with a keyboard – this is how it works

If you would like to insert a star symbol with your keyboard, you have the choice between many different stars. We will introduce you to some of the symbols.

Tap the star symbol on the keyboard

• For inserting the stars you need a keyboard with a number pad. By pressing the “Num” or “Num Lock” key, you can type the numbers there

• Hold down the [Alt] key at the bottom left of the keyboard and use the other hand to type the relevant combination in the number pad.

• There are many characters that can be inserted in this way. Below is a small selection of star symbols.

Star symbols at a glance

• ★ = 9733

• ☆ = 9734

• ⋆ = 8902

• ⍟ = 9055

• ✡ = 10017

• ✩ = 10025

• = 10026

• ? = 127775