Balloon-Spoked Asterisk

June 10, 2025

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Click the symbol above to copy

U+2749 | Categories: multi-pointed, other

Technical Information

Unicode:U+2749

Alt Code:Alt+10057

HTML Code:❉

CSS Code:"\2749"

HTML Entity:No named entity

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Balloon-Spoked Asterisk Symbol (❉)

The **Balloon-Spoked Asterisk symbol (❉)** is a charming decorative asterisk with multiple rounded, balloon-like spokes radiating from its center. This playful and somewhat whimsical design sets it apart from more traditional asterisks, making it suitable for adding a unique visual flair, acting as a creative bullet point, or enhancing artistic textual compositions where a soft, star-like element is desired. It evokes a sense of lightheartedness and ornamentation.

How to Use the Balloon-Spoked Asterisk Symbol

You can easily copy and paste the Balloon-Spoked Asterisk symbol: ❉

On Windows:

Hold down the Alt key and type 10057 on the numeric keypad.

On Mac:

Use the Character Viewer (Edit > Emoji & Symbols) and search for "balloon asterisk" or "star."

On Mobile (iOS/Android):

Access it through your special characters keyboard or by searching for "asterisk" or "star."

Technical Information for Developers

For web developers and designers, understanding the various codes for the Balloon-Spoked Asterisk symbol is essential for proper implementation.

HTML Entities:

<!-- HTML Decimal Code --> ❉

<!-- HTML Hexadecimal Code --> ❉

CSS Content Property:

.balloon-spoked-asterisk::before { content: "\2749"; }

Unicode Details:

Unicode: U+2749
Name: BALLOON-SPOKED ASTERISK
Block: Dingbats, U+2700 - U+27BF
Plane: Basic Multilingual Plane, U+0000 - U+FFFF
Unicode Version: 1.1 (June 1993)

Encoding:

UTF-8 Encoding: 0xE2 0x9D 0x89
UTF-16 Encoding: 0x2749
UTF-32 Encoding: 0x00002749