Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically Symbol
⁑ is a punctuation symbol showing two asterisks aligned vertically, encoded as Unicode U+2051.
U+2051
The symbol ⁑ is a small punctuation mark made from two asterisks stacked vertically. It’s useful when you want a compact decorative separator or emphasis mark. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it in text, design, and code.
Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically Symbol Meaning
⁑ (Unicode U+2051) is a punctuation symbol called “two asterisks aligned vertically.” Visually, it reads like a stacked pair of star marks, which makes it handy as a decorative divider, an understated emphasis cue, or a list/styling ornament. Unlike many common stars, it’s specifically intended as a single typographic character, so it stays consistent when copied between documents and applications that support the glyph. In writing, it often works as a minimal visual “break” between phrases, headings, or notes.
Common uses
- •Decorative separators in text (e.g., between a title and a subtitle)
- •Minimal emphasis in lists or notes where stronger bullets are too loud
- •Styling callouts in social posts or comments as a visual marker
- •Typographic ornament in design mockups and posters (small spacing-friendly mark)
- •Code/documentation punctuation for labeling or sectioning within plain text
Examples
⁑ Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically
- ⁑Chapter 3 ⁑ Key terms
- ⁑Note: ⁑ Use the template exactly as shown
- ⁑Settings: ⁑ Notifications ⁑ Privacy
- ⁑Recipe highlights ⁑ prep time ⁑ cook time
- ⁑Draft A ⁑ Review needed
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2051 | |
| HTML Entity | ⁑ | |
| HTML Code | ⁑ | |
| CSS | \2051 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8273 | |
| Decimal | 8273 |
How to type Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically Symbol (⁑)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8273 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2051 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2051. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2051, 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 Two Asterisks Aligned Vertically symbol mean?
⁑ (Unicode U+2051) is a punctuation symbol called “two asterisks aligned vertically.” Visually, it reads like a stacked pair of star marks, which makes it handy as a decorative divider, an understated emphasis cue, or a list/styling ornament. Unlike many common stars, it’s specifically intended as a single typographic character, so it stays consistent when copied between documents and applications that support the glyph. In writing, it often works as a minimal visual “break” between phrases, headings, or notes.
What is the Unicode code point for ⁑?
The symbol ⁑ is Unicode U+2051.
How can I copy and paste ⁑?
Copy the character shown on this page (⁑) and paste it into your document or editor.
Can I use ⁑ in HTML or CSS?
Yes. The HTML entity is ⁑ and the CSS escape is \\2051.
Where is ⁑ classified?
It is categorized as punctuation.