Ast in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for ast (∗) is \ast.

\ast

Binary Operators · Unicode ∗ (U+2217) · no package needed

How to type Ast

Write \ast inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$a \ast b$

a \ast b

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FAQ

How do you write ast (∗) in LaTeX?

Use \ast in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $a \ast b$.

Which package provides \ast?

None — \ast is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

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