U+229B · Mathematical Operators
Circled Asterisk Operator ⊛
Circled Asterisk Operator is the Unicode character U+229B (official name “CIRCLED ASTERISK OPERATOR”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s enclosed letters & numbers collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+229B
HTML⊛
⊛U+229B
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+229B | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8859 | |
| HTML named entity | ⊛ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⊛ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊛ | |
| CSS | \229B | |
| JavaScript | \u229B | |
| Python | \u229B | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 9B | |
| UTF-16 | 229B | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8A%9B |
Character details
| Official name | CIRCLED ASTERISK OPERATOR |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Enclosed Letters & Numbers |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⊛
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
229Bthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “circled asterisk operator”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “circled asterisk operator”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
229B.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “circled asterisk operator” or enter
U+229B. - HTML:
⊛or⊛ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8859)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⊛?
It is U+229B (CIRCLED ASTERISK OPERATOR), decimal 8859.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 229B then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “circled asterisk operator”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⊛ or the numeric reference ⊛.