Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically

Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically Symbol (⁑)

The **Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically symbol (⁑)** is a specialized punctuation mark consisting of two asterisks stacked one above the other. This unique symbol is primarily used in scholarly texts, proofs, or footnotes to indicate a specific type of reference or a minor break, offering a distinct visual cue different from standard asterisks or other common punctuation.

How to Use the Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically Symbol

You can easily copy and paste the Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically symbol: ⁑

On Windows:

Hold down the Alt key and type 8273 on the numeric keypad.

On Mac:

Use the Character Viewer (Edit > Emoji & Symbols) and search for "two asterisks."

On Mobile (iOS/Android):

Access it through your special characters keyboard or by searching for "asterisks" or "punctuation."

Technical Information for Developers

For web developers and designers, understanding the various codes for the Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically symbol is essential for proper implementation.

HTML Entities:

<!-- HTML Decimal Code --> ⁑

<!-- HTML Hexadecimal Code --> ⁑

CSS Content Property:

.two-asterisks-vertical::before { content: "\2051"; }

Unicode Details:

• Unicode: U+2051
• Name: TWO ASTERISKS ALIGNED VERTICALLY
• Block: General Punctuation, U+2000 - U+206F
• Plane: Basic Multilingual Plane, U+0000 - U+FFFF
• Unicode Version: 3.2 (March 2002)

Encoding:

• UTF-8 Encoding: 0xE2 0x81 0x91
• UTF-16 Encoding: 0x2051
• UTF-32 Encoding: 0x00002051