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:For other meanings of asterism, see asterism.

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colon ( : )
comma ( , )
dash ( ‒ ); ( – ); ( — ); ( ― )
ellipsis ( … ) ( ... )
exclamation mark ( ! ); ( ¡ ! )
full stop/period ( . )
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interrobang ( ‽ )
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semicolon ( ; )
slash ( / ) and backslash ( \ )
space (   ) and interpunct ( · )
ampersand ( & )
asterisk ( * ) and asterism ( ⁂ )
dagger ( † ‡)
bullet ( •, more )
commercial at ( @ )
number sign ( # )
prime ( ′ ) and double prime (″)
tilde ( ~ )
underscore ( _ )
vertical bar / pipe ( | )


In typography, an asterism is a rare symbol consisting of three asterisks placed in a triangle, used to call attention to a passage. It is Unicode character U+2042: [⁂].


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Topics: Asterism (typography), Asterism (gemmology), Asterism...

AsterismAsterism has several meanings: In astronomy, it refers to a constellation-like group of stars; see asterism (astronomy) In gemmology, it is an optical phenomenon; see asterism (gemmology) In typography, it refers to a symbol; see asterism (typography).Asterism (gemmology)For other meanings of asterism see asterism. In gemmology, an asterism is an optical phenomenon displayed by some rubies, sapphires, and other gems of an enhanced reflective area in the shape of a "star" on the surface of a cabochon cut from the stone.Asterism (astronomy)For other meanings of asterism see asterism. In astronomy, an asterism is a recognized pattern of stars seen in Earth's sky. Asterisms are considered to be distinct from constellations, although the origin of most constellations is also a recognizable pat
Asterism (typography)For other meanings of asterism see asterism. In typography, an asterism is a rare symbol consisting of three asterisks placed in a triangle, used to call attention to a passage. It is Unicode character U+2042: [⁂]. Typography Punctuation.  
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