u2605

U+2605, commonly referred to as the BLACK STAR, is a Unicode character that represents a solid five-pointed star. It resides in the Miscellaneous Symbols block, which covers the range U+2600 to U+26FF. The character’s formal name in the Unicode Standard is BLACK STAR, and its general category is Other Symbol (So). The glyph is a filled five-pointed star and its exact visual appearance depends on the font and rendering system used; it is typically shown as a black star, but can be rendered in other colors or styles in certain contexts.

Encoding and representation: U+2605 is encoded in UTF-8 as the three-byte sequence E2 98 85. When displayed, its appearance can vary across platforms, fonts, and software, which is common for many symbols in the Miscellaneous Symbols block.

Usage and context: The BLACK STAR is used in plain text as a decorative symbol, in lists, or as a simple rating marker in informal contexts. It is not an emoji, though some platforms may render it in a style similar to emoji stars. It is often contrasted with the WHITE STAR (U+2606), a hollow five-pointed star.

See also: White Star (U+2606); star symbols; pixel or font-based rendering considerations; Unicode blocks and symbols.