How to Make a Star Using Your Keyboard

Adding a star symbol to your text is easier than you might think!

Using a Windows keyboard, you can quickly insert a star using the Alt key combined with a specific number code.

To insert a black star (★):

• Hold down the Alt key.
• Type 9733 on your numeric keypad.
• Release the Alt key, and the black star will appear.

To insert a white star (☆):

• Hold down the Alt key.
• Type 9734 on your numeric keypad.
• Release the Alt key, and the white star will appear.

This simple method lets you quickly add stars to your documents, emails, or text-based content. Give it a try and add a little sparkle to your writing!