Left Half Black Star Symbol
⯨ is the Left Half Black Star symbol (U+2BE8) used as a partial, directional decorative marker.
U+2BE8
⯨ is a special arrow-category character called the Left Half Black Star. Because it’s compact and visually distinctive, it’s often used as a stylistic cue in text. Use the copy options below to place it in documents, designs, or social posts.
Left Half Black Star Symbol Meaning
⯨ (LEFT HALF BLACK STAR, U+2BE8) is typically used as a decorative or symbolic marker rather than a standalone “meaning” like a word. The “left half” look makes it useful when you want an accent that suggests partial emphasis, a leading/cue element, or a directional visual. In plain text, it can act like a small icon for lists, status labels, or callouts. In design work, it can be used to break up lines or align attention toward the left side of a heading. Its role is mainly visual: stylistic, directional, and attention-grabbing.
Common uses
- •Use as a small icon before bullet points or short list items
- •Add a directional accent in headings or callouts where emphasis should lean left
- •Create separators or visual markers in text-based UI (labels, tags, sections)
- •Design lightweight “badge” text for forms, menus, or captions in documents
- •Enhance social media posts with a compact decorative symbol that stands out
Examples
⯨ Left Half Black Star Symbol
- ⯨⯨ Important: Update completed
- ⯨⯨ Next steps are listed below
- ⯨⯨ This section contains required fields
- ⯨⯨ Left-aligned highlights
- ⯨⯨ Badge: Verified
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BE8 | |
| HTML Entity | ⯨ | |
| HTML Code | ⯨ | |
| CSS | \2BE8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11240 | |
| Decimal | 11240 |
How to type Left Half Black Star Symbol (⯨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11240 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BE8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BE8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2be8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⯨ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Left Half Black Star symbol mean?
⯨ (LEFT HALF BLACK STAR, U+2BE8) is typically used as a decorative or symbolic marker rather than a standalone “meaning” like a word. The “left half” look makes it useful when you want an accent that suggests partial emphasis, a leading/cue element, or a directional visual. In plain text, it can act like a small icon for lists, status labels, or callouts. In design work, it can be used to break up lines or align attention toward the left side of a heading. Its role is mainly visual: stylistic, directional, and attention-grabbing.
What is ⯨ called?
⯨ is commonly called the Left Half Black Star (Unicode name: LEFT HALF BLACK STAR).
What is the Unicode code point for ⯨?
Its Unicode code point is U+2BE8.
How can I copy ⯨ from this page?
Copy the character directly (⯨) from the symbol field, or use the provided copy variations.
Can I use ⯨ in HTML or CSS?
Yes. Use the HTML entity ⯨ or the CSS escape \\2BE8. (Also available as a JavaScript escape: \\u{2BE8}.)