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Star and Crescent Symbol (☪)
The Star and Crescent (☪) — copy the text character here and paste it anywhere.
Star and Crescent codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+262A |
| Unicode name | Star And Crescent |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | ☪ |
| HTML hex | ☪ |
| CSS content code | \262A |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u262A |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Star and Crescent variants (11)
11 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
☪ pairs a crescent moon with a star — a symbol associated with Islam and with several national flags, including Turkey's and Pakistan's. Its roots are older than Islam itself, in the city cults of ancient Byzantium.
Examples in use
- ☪ on the flags of Turkey and Pakistan
- Ramadan Mubarak ☪
How to type the star and crescent
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ☪. In Microsoft Word, type 262A and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ☪ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Star and Crescent", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ☪. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 262a and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ☪ symbol?
Click the big ☪ in the card at the top of this page — it copies as a standard Unicode character and pastes into documents, posts and messages.
Is this an emoji?
It began as a text/dingbat character and still works as plain text; some phones may render a colour emoji version. The character itself is identical either way.
Why does ☪ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+262A (Star And Crescent). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Star and Crescent free to use?
Yes. ☪ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13