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U+2090 · Superscripts and Subscripts

Latin Subscript Small Letter a ₐ

Latin Subscript Small Letter a is the Unicode character U+2090 (official name “LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER A”) from the Superscripts and Subscripts block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s superscripts & subscripts collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2090
HTMLₐ
ₐU+2090

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2090
Decimal8336
HTML (hex)ₐ
HTML (decimal)ₐ
CSS\2090
JavaScript\u2090
Python\u2090
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 90
UTF-162090
URL-encoded%E2%82%90

Character details

Official nameLATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER A
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryModifier Letter (Lm)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
Decomposition<sub> U+0061
EmojiNo

How to type ₐ

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2090 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “latin subscript small letter a”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “latin subscript small letter a”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2090.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “latin subscript small letter a” or enter U+2090.
  • HTML: ₐ
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8336)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ₐ?

It is U+2090 (LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER A), decimal 8336.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2090 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “latin subscript small letter a”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ₐ (or ₐ). There is no named entity.