Black Star Bullet
Stars & SparklesThe Black Star (★) is a Unicode bullet-point symbol in the Stars & Sparkles family. The classic filled star. Use for 'favorite features' or rating lists.
Visually, it looks like a filled five-pointed star. Click the ★ above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram captions, LinkedIn posts, Discord messages, or anywhere else you write lists.
How to copy and paste the Black Star bullet
One-click copy
Tap the big ★ at the top of this page. It copies to your clipboard instantly — paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
Unicode codepoint
This bullet has the codepoint U+2605. Some apps accept it as a Unicode escape (e.g. \u2605 in JavaScript or ★ in HTML).
Works everywhere
Word documents, Google Docs, Notion pages, Markdown lists, Instagram bios, LinkedIn posts, Discord channels, Slack messages, plain emails and printed PDFs.
When the Black Star bullet works best
The classic filled star. Use for 'favorite features' or rating lists. ★, ✦, ✨ — bullets that read as 'favorite' or 'highlight'.
If you're writing a checklist, a feature comparison, an Instagram bio, a resume, or a technical document, the right bullet shape makes your list feel intentional rather than default. The Black Star reads as a filled five-pointed star — pair it with body copy whose tone matches.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Black Star symbol?
The Black Star (★) is a Unicode character in the Stars & Sparkles family, with the codepoint U+2605. It looks like a filled five-pointed star and works as a list marker, decorative bullet, or visual separator in any text field that accepts Unicode.
How do I type ★ on a keyboard?
The fastest way is to click the ★ at the top of this page — it copies to your clipboard instantly. There's no standard keyboard shortcut for this bullet on most keyboards, but you can also enter it as the Unicode codepoint U+2605 via your operating system's character picker.
Where does ★ render correctly?
★ is part of the Unicode standard, so it renders on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, modern browsers, Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram, LinkedIn, Discord, Slack, and almost every app made in the last decade. Older terminals or systems missing the relevant font may show a fallback box (□).
Can I use ★ in my Instagram or LinkedIn bio?
Yes — Unicode bullets work directly in Instagram bios, LinkedIn headlines, Twitter posts, TikTok bios, and YouTube descriptions. Just copy ★ from this page and paste it where you write your bio. No special formatting needed.