How to Make a Star in HTML Coding

Use an asterisk or ASCII character set code to create stars.

HyperText Markup Language (HTML) uses the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) character set to extend shapes and symbols on a Web page. The character set can display anything from letters and numbers to fractions and punctuation marks and is supported in Web browsers. It allows you to make simple or elaborate stars, such as an asterisk or larger star symbols. Stars are a handy way to make an area of your Web page more prominent.

Instructions

1. Open the HTML file you want to modify in a text editor, such as Notepad, TextPad or WordPad. To open the HTML file, click "File" and "Open" from the menu and double-click it in the dialog box.

2. Place your cursor where the star (asterisk) goes.

3. Type the asterisk symbol on your keyboard above the "8" to create a simple star. To use the star ASCII character, type "*" (without the quotes) instead.

4. Insert "★" (without the quotes) to create a black star symbol on your Web page.

5. Add "☆" (without the quotes) to create a white star symbol.

References

• Danshort: HTML Entries
• Yellowpipe: Special ASCII HTML Character Codes
• W3 Schools: HTML ASCII Reference