Asterisk, Star Alt Code – How to Type *

Alt Code for asterisk, star: Alt + 42

The asterisk, star symbol * can be typed on a Windows computer using an Alt code or copied and pasted directly from this page.

How to Type Asterisk, Star using Alt Code

• Hold down the Alt key
• Type 42 on the numeric keypad
• Release the Alt key to insert the symbol

If your keyboard does not have a numeric keypad, try holding Fn + Alt while typing the number.