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U+208B · Superscripts and Subscripts

Subscript Minus ₋

Subscript Minus is the Unicode character U+208B (official name “SUBSCRIPT MINUS”) 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+208B
HTML₋
₋U+208B

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+208B
Decimal8331
HTML (hex)₋
HTML (decimal)₋
CSS\208B
JavaScript\u208B
Python\u208B
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 8B
UTF-16208B
URL-encoded%E2%82%8B

Character details

Official nameSUBSCRIPT MINUS
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
Decomposition<sub> U+2212
EmojiNo

How to type ₋

Windows

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

Mac

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

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 minus” or enter U+208B.
  • HTML: ₋
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8331)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ₋?

It is U+208B (SUBSCRIPT MINUS), decimal 8331.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 208B 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 minus”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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