Fullwidth Asterisk
Copy and paste the fullwidth asterisk symbol ＊ (U+FF0A) instantly. Part of the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Fullwidth Asterisk
- Unicode Block
- Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms
- Code Point
- U+FF0A
The Fullwidth Asterisk (＊) is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FF0A. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The fullwidth asterisk symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ＊ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
＊in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FF0Awith the content property
Understanding Fullwidth Asterisk
The fullwidth asterisk character (＊) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+FF0A, it sits within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value FF0A places this character at decimal position 65290 in the Unicode table. This position within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \FF0A is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{FF0A} works in template literals and string concatenation.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "fullwidth asterisk," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.