Eight-Spoked Asterisk emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for ✳️ is eight-spoked asterisk. It belongs to the symbols group and the other symbols subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as *, asterisk, eight-spoked.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ✳️ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type eight-spoked asterisk.
- Tap ✳️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ✳️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "eight-spoked asterisk". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ✳️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ✳️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "eight-spoked asterisk" and click ✳️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ✳️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "eight-spoked asterisk" and double-click ✳️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
✳️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ✳️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
✳️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ✳️ |
| HTML hex | ✳️ |
CSS content | "\2733\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{2733}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u2733\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%9C%B3%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :eight_spoked_asterisk: |
Because ✳️ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the eight-spoked asterisk emoji mean? +
✳️ is the "eight-spoked asterisk" emoji from the symbols group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for *, asterisk, eight-spoked. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the eight-spoked asterisk emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "eight-spoked asterisk". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ✳️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ✳️? +
The eight-spoked asterisk emoji is U+2733. In HTML use ✳️.
Why does ✳️ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ✳️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.