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U+208F · Superscripts and Subscripts

Modifier Letter High and Low Vertical Line ₏

Modifier Letter High and Low Vertical Line is the Unicode character U+208F (official name “MODIFIER LETTER HIGH AND LOW VERTICAL LINE”) 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+208F
HTML₏
₏U+208F

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+208F
Decimal8335
HTML (hex)₏
HTML (decimal)₏
CSS\208F
JavaScript\u208F
Python\u208F
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 8F
UTF-16208F
URL-encoded%E2%82%8F

Character details

Official nameMODIFIER LETTER HIGH AND LOW VERTICAL LINE
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryModifier Letter (Lm)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
EmojiNo

How to type ₏

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 208F then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter high and low vertical line”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter high and low vertical line”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 208F.

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 “modifier letter high and low vertical line” or enter U+208F.
  • HTML: ₏
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8335)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ₏?

It is U+208F (MODIFIER LETTER HIGH AND LOW VERTICAL LINE), decimal 8335.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 208F 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 “modifier letter high and low vertical line”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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