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U+208A · Superscripts and Subscripts

Subscript Plus Sign

Subscript Plus Sign is the Unicode character U+208A (official name “SUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN”) 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+208A
HTML
U+208A

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+208A
Decimal8330
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\208A
JavaScript\u208A
Python\u208A
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 8A
UTF-16208A
URL-encoded%E2%82%8A

Character details

Official nameSUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
Decomposition<sub> U+002B
EmojiNo

How to type ₊

Windows

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

Mac

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

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 plus sign” or enter U+208A.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8330)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ₊?

It is U+208A (SUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN), decimal 8330.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

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

What is the HTML code?

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