Asterism Symbol
The asterism symbol (⁂) is a typographic punctuation mark often used to add visual emphasis or separators.
U+2042
⁂ is the Unicode character named asterism (U+2042). It’s a punctuation symbol you can use as a small, eye-catching divider or ornament in text.
Asterism Symbol Meaning
The asterism (⁂) is a typographic punctuation mark whose shape resembles a small cluster of points. In writing and design, it’s commonly used as a decorative separator, an attention cue, or a subtle “break” between sections—similar to other ornament-like punctuation. Because it’s compact, it can work well in headings, captions, or social posts where you want a stylized pause without adding extra words. It also appears in some typographic and editorial contexts as a flourish to signal emphasis or transitions.
Common uses
- •Use as a decorative section divider in articles, newsletters, or blog posts
- •Add visual emphasis in titles, subtitles, or chapter headings
- •Separate items in a compact way in captions or lists without extra punctuation
- •Create ornamental separators in social media posts and bios
- •Use in design mockups or UI text where a small decorative punctuation mark is needed
Examples
⁂ Asterism Symbol: Copy & Use
- ⁂Welcome ⁂ Updates ⁂ Events
- ⁂Chapter 1 ⁂ Chapter 2 ⁂ Chapter 3
- ⁂Sale ends Friday ⁂ while supplies last
- ⁂Features ⁂ Pricing ⁂ Support
- ⁂A short note ⁂ followed by details
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2042 | |
| HTML Entity | ⁂ | |
| HTML Code | ⁂ | |
| CSS | \2042 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8258 | |
| Decimal | 8258 |
How to type Asterism Symbol (⁂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8258 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2042 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2042. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2042, 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 Asterism symbol mean?
The asterism (⁂) is a typographic punctuation mark whose shape resembles a small cluster of points. In writing and design, it’s commonly used as a decorative separator, an attention cue, or a subtle “break” between sections—similar to other ornament-like punctuation. Because it’s compact, it can work well in headings, captions, or social posts where you want a stylized pause without adding extra words. It also appears in some typographic and editorial contexts as a flourish to signal emphasis or transitions.
What is the Unicode name of ⁂?
The Unicode name is ASTERISM.
What is the Unicode code point for ⁂?
It is U+2042.
How can I copy the asterism symbol (⁂)?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided escapes like ⁂ or \\u{2042} in supporting tools.
Is ⁂ a letter or punctuation?
It is classified as a punctuation symbol.