Low Asterisk Symbol
⁎ (low asterisk) is a punctuation mark used as a decorative separator or typographic accent.
U+204E
The symbol ⁎ is called the low asterisk (Unicode U+204E). It’s a punctuation character that can be used for subtle decoration and spacing in text. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct escape codes in different tools.
Low Asterisk Symbol Meaning
⁎ is the “low asterisk” character, a punctuation mark whose visual placement sits lower than a standard asterisk. In typography and layout, it’s often used as a decorative star-like separator, similar to other small ornament symbols, especially in lists, headings, or footers. Because it is specifically U+204E, you may see different results compared to the regular asterisk (*) across fonts and platforms. Use it when you want a smaller, lower accent that doesn’t dominate the line height.
Common uses
- •Decorative separators between clauses, items, or sections
- •Accent marks in titles, captions, and short typography ornaments
- •Bullet or list styling where a subtle symbol is preferred
- •Annotation markers in editors, drafts, or UI text where emphasis is mild
- •Design elements in posters, invitations, and social graphics
Examples
⁎ Low asterisk symbol
- ⁎Welcome ⁎ please read the guidelines.
- ⁎Chapter 1: Overview ⁎ Chapter 2: Setup
- ⁎Features: Fast, lightweight, secure ⁎ and flexible
- ⁎Notes ⁎ This section updates monthly.
- ⁎Limited offer ⁎ ends Friday
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+204E | |
| HTML Entity | ⁎ | |
| HTML Code | ⁎ | |
| CSS | \204E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8270 | |
| Decimal | 8270 |
How to type Low Asterisk Symbol (⁎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8270 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 204E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 204E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 204e, 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 Low Asterisk symbol mean?
⁎ is the “low asterisk” character, a punctuation mark whose visual placement sits lower than a standard asterisk. In typography and layout, it’s often used as a decorative star-like separator, similar to other small ornament symbols, especially in lists, headings, or footers. Because it is specifically U+204E, you may see different results compared to the regular asterisk (*) across fonts and platforms. Use it when you want a smaller, lower accent that doesn’t dominate the line height.
Is ⁎ the same as a normal asterisk (*)?
No. ⁎ is the “low asterisk” (U+204E). It may appear smaller and positioned lower than the standard asterisk (*), which is different Unicode.
How do I type ⁎ on a keyboard?
You can copy and paste it from this page. If your system supports Unicode input, you can also insert it by code point U+204E.
What’s the HTML code for ⁎?
Use the HTML entity: ⁎
What escape codes work in software?
CSS escape: \\204E. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{204E}.