asterisk (*)
Need to type asterisk (*)? The fastest way is the copy button below. If you'd rather use a keyboard shortcut, the cards underneath cover Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML and Unicode.
- Unicode
- U+002A
- HTML
- *
- Alt
- Alt + 42
Windows
Hold Alt and type 42 on the numeric keypad
Mac
Shift + 8
Linux
Shift + 8
HTML / web
*
*
Unicode
U+002A
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type *?
Click the Copy button on this page — that copies * (asterisk (*)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for *?
* has Unicode codepoint U+002A. Its decimal HTML entity is *.
Does * work in every font?
Most modern system fonts include *. If a specific font lacks the glyph, switch to a Unicode-complete fallback like Noto, Arial Unicode MS, or DejaVu.
Why doesn't the Alt code work for *?
Windows Alt codes only work with the numeric keypad and Num Lock enabled. On laptops without a numeric keypad, use the Character Map app or the copy button above.