Pinwheel Star

June 10, 2025

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Click the symbol above to copy

U+272F | Categories: classic, five-pointed

Technical Information

Unicode:U+272F

Alt Code:Alt+10031

HTML Code:✯

CSS Code:"\272F"

HTML Entity:✯

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Pinwheel Star Symbol (✯)

The **Pinwheel Star symbol (✯)** is a unique four-pointed star that appears to be in motion, resembling a pinwheel. This dynamic character is often used in designs that aim to convey movement, fun, or a playful energy. It's a great choice for adding a distinctive decorative touch that stands out from more conventional star shapes.

How to Use the Pinwheel Star Symbol

You can easily copy and paste the Pinwheel Star symbol: ✯

On Windows:

Hold down the Alt key and type 10031 on the numeric keypad.

On Mac:

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

On Mobile (iOS/Android):

Access it through your emoji keyboard or by searching for "star" in the special characters section.

Technical Information for Developers

For web developers and designers, understanding the various codes for the Pinwheel Star symbol is essential for proper implementation.

HTML Entities:

<!-- HTML Decimal Code --> ✯

<!-- HTML Hexadecimal Code --> ✯

CSS Content Property:

.pinwheel-star::before { content: "\272F"; }

Unicode Details:

Unicode: U+272F
Name: PINWHEEL STAR
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 0x9C 0xAF
UTF-16 Encoding: 0x272F
UTF-32 Encoding: 0x0000272F