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Asterisk Variants

Learn about different versions of Asterisk. Variations show how this symbol looks slightly different in various uses or places. Explore these differences to see how Asterisk can change while still staying the same. This section helps you understand the unique ways people use and represent Asterisk.
U+FE61
U+FF0A

Asterisk Properties

Explore the distinctive properties that define Asterisk. This section provides a detailed exploration of the character's unique attributes, including script, category, and other relevant details. Understand the foundational characteristics that make Asterisk distinct, offering valuable insights for developers, linguists, and enthusiasts.
Emoji
✅Applicable Go▶
Ex:
🍓
Pattern Syntax
✅Applicable Go▶
Ex:
"
Age
1.1 Go▶
Ex:
0 A Ώ
Bidi Class
Other Neutrals Go▶
Ex:
¿
Bidi Paired Bracket Type
Not a bracket Go▶
Ex:
1 ¼ Ϙ
Block
Basic Latin ASCII Go▶
Ex:
< J ~
Decomposition Type
None Go▶
Ex:
" : Ƨ
East Asian Width
Narrow Go▶
Ex:
! " #
General Category
Other Punctuation Go▶
Ex:
! ߷
Grapheme Cluster Break
Other Go▶
Ex:
^ ð ҿ
Indic Syllabic Category
Other Go▶
Ex:
# Ƿ Σ
Jamo Short Name
No JSN Go▶
Ex:
! $ +
Joining Type
Unjoined Go▶
Ex:
* ß ƌ
Line Break
Alphabetic Go▶
Ex:
A B C
Numeric Type
None Go▶
Ex:
% A «
Numeric Value
Not a Number Go▶
Ex:
[ p Ѽ
Script
Common Go▶
Ex:
Sentence Break
Unknown Go▶
Ex:
& ߷
Vertical Orientation
Rotated Go▶
Ex:
À ƾ ʔ
Word Break
Unknown Go▶
Ex:
& = @

Free Unicode Tools

CharIDCode pointName
H72U+0048Latin Capital Letter H
e101U+0065Latin Small Letter E
l108U+006CLatin Small Letter L
l108U+006CLatin Small Letter L
o111U+006FLatin Small Letter O

CharUTF-8UTF-16UTF-32
H48 48 00 48 00 00 00
e65 65 00 65 00 00 00
l6C 6C 00 6C 00 00 00
l6C 6C 00 6C 00 00 00
o6F 6F 00 6F 00 00 00

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Asterisk Encoding

Ever wondered how your device knows to display Asterisk correctly? It's all about encoding – a process that translates Asterisk into a language your computer understands. This section takes you through the behind-the-scenes details. Learn about encoding standards like UTF-8 or UTF-16, which ensure that Asterisk looks the same whether you're texting, browsing, or using apps. It's like a secret code that makes sure your device gets Asterisk just right!
Encoding UTF-8 Dec :42 Hex :2A Binary :00101010
Encoding UTF-16 Dec :0 42 Hex :00-2A Binary :00000000 00101010
Encoding UTF-32 Dec :0 0 0 42 Hex :00 00 00 2A Binary :00000000 00000000 00000000 00101010

Other Asterisk Information

HTML Entity
&#42;
&#x2A;
&midast;
AltCode
Alt + 42
Plane Basic Multilingual Plane range(U+0000 to U+FFFF)
Direction Depends on the text

FAQ

What is the Unicode code point for * ?
The unicode point for * is U+002A.
Are there variations of this *, and do they have different meanings or uses?
The * can come in various styles and directions, each with specific meanings or uses.
What does the Unicode Symbol * represent?
Asterisk is denoted by the Unicode symbol *, with the code point U+002A. This symbol made its entrance in Unicode Version 1.1 and resides within the Basic Latin ASCII block.
When was the Unicode symbol * introduced?
The * was introduced in the Unicode version 1.1.
How do I ensure the proper display of the * on different devices?
Utilizing Unicode encoding guarantees consistent display across devices and platforms. To ensure the Asterisk symbol displays correctly on different devices, use Unicode encoding and compatible fonts.
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