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U+2086 · Superscripts and Subscripts

Subscript Six ₆

Subscript Six is the Unicode character U+2086 (official name “SUBSCRIPT SIX”) 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+2086
HTML₆
₆U+2086

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2086
Decimal8326
HTML (hex)₆
HTML (decimal)₆
CSS\2086
JavaScript\u2086
Python\u2086
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 86
UTF-162086
URL-encoded%E2%82%86

Character details

Official nameSUBSCRIPT SIX
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryOther Number (No)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
Decomposition<sub> U+0036
EmojiNo

How to type ₆

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2086 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “subscript six”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “subscript six”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2086.

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 six” or enter U+2086.
  • HTML: ₆
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8326)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ₆?

It is U+2086 (SUBSCRIPT SIX), decimal 8326.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2086 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 six”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ₆ (or ₆). There is no named entity.