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U+2082 · Superscripts and Subscripts

Subscript Two ₂

Subscript Two is the Unicode character U+2082 (official name “SUBSCRIPT TWO”) 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+2082
HTML₂
₂U+2082

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2082
Decimal8322
HTML (hex)₂
HTML (decimal)₂
CSS\2082
JavaScript\u2082
Python\u2082
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 82
UTF-162082
URL-encoded%E2%82%82

Character details

Official nameSUBSCRIPT TWO
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryOther Number (No)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
Decomposition<sub> U+0032
EmojiNo

How to type ₂

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2082 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “subscript two”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “subscript two”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2082.

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 two” or enter U+2082.
  • HTML: ₂
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8322)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ₂?

It is U+2082 (SUBSCRIPT TWO), decimal 8322.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2082 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 two”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ₂ (or ₂). There is no named entity.