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U+2078 · Superscripts and Subscripts

Superscript Eight ⁸

Superscript Eight is the Unicode character U+2078 (official name “SUPERSCRIPT EIGHT”) 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+2078
HTML⁸
⁸U+2078

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2078
Decimal8312
HTML (hex)⁸
HTML (decimal)⁸
CSS\2078
JavaScript\u2078
Python\u2078
UTF-8 bytesE2 81 B8
UTF-162078
URL-encoded%E2%81%B8

Character details

Official nameSUPERSCRIPT EIGHT
Unicode blockSuperscripts and Subscripts
General categoryOther Number (No)
SymbolHero categorySuperscripts & Subscripts
Decomposition<super> U+0038
EmojiNo

How to type ⁸

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2078 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “superscript eight”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “superscript eight”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2078.

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 “superscript eight” or enter U+2078.
  • HTML: ⁸
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8312)

Similar superscripts & subscripts

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Superscript Three (Cubed)
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Superscript Four
Superscript Five
Superscript Six
Superscript Seven
Superscript Nine
Superscript Plus Sign
Superscript Minus
Superscript Equals Sign
Superscript Left Parenthesis
Superscript Right Parenthesis
Superscript Latin Small Letter N
Subscript Zero
Subscript One
Subscript Two
Subscript Three
Subscript Four

See all 49 superscripts & subscripts →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⁸?

It is U+2078 (SUPERSCRIPT EIGHT), decimal 8312.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2078 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 “superscript eight”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ⁸ (or ⁸). There is no named entity.