⋆
Math Operator 195
- Unicode
- U+22C6
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ⋆
- CSS
- \22C6
The star operator (⋆) is a mathematical symbol primarily used to represent various binary operations, such as spatial convolution, cross-correlation, or the free product of groups. Unlike the standard asterisk (*), this symbol is vertically centered and horizontally symmetrical for better typographical alignment in complex formulas. Outside of formal equations, internet users frequently adopt it as a tiny, aesthetic star decoration in social media bios and text art.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt+8902 or type 22C6 then Alt+X in Word
- macOS
- Control+Command+Space then search 'star operator'
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U then 22c6
- HTML
- ⋆ or ⋆
In Programming
In mathematical typesetting languages like LaTeX, it is generated using \star to represent convolutions or custom binary operations. It is generally avoided in standard programming source code in favor of the ASCII asterisk (*).
Tags
aesthetic star text
convolution
convolution symbol
cross-correlation math
decorative star symbol
dual
free product groups
hodge star
math star
mathematics
social media star
star operator
star operator symbol
text art star
unicode star operator