how to align * in corner of text in text view in android <p>Normally when we give * before text i looks like (*hai) but when use in this same text in string file for text view it does not looks same. I want to set * in left upper corner in the textview. <img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KPkbR.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p> <p>Normal setText("*Cleaning Fee Applies"); does not put the asterisk in the place where I wanted it.</p> <p>I want output like attached screen shot. Please give me solution guys.</p>