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U+208D · Superscripts and Subscripts

Subscript Left Parenthesis ₍

Subscript Left Parenthesis is the Unicode character U+208D (official name “SUBSCRIPT LEFT PARENTHESIS”) 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+208D
HTML₍
₍U+208D

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+208D
Decimal8333
HTML (hex)₍
HTML (decimal)₍
CSS\208D
JavaScript\u208D
Python\u208D
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 8D
UTF-16208D
URL-encoded%E2%82%8D

Character details

Official nameSUBSCRIPT LEFT PARENTHESIS
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryOpen Punctuation (Ps)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
Decomposition<sub> U+0028
EmojiNo

How to type ₍

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 208D then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “subscript left parenthesis”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “subscript left parenthesis”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 208D.

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 “subscript left parenthesis” or enter U+208D.
  • HTML: ₍
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8333)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ₍?

It is U+208D (SUBSCRIPT LEFT PARENTHESIS), decimal 8333.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 208D 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 “subscript left parenthesis”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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