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U+207B · Superscripts and Subscripts

Superscript Minus ⁻

Superscript Minus is the Unicode character U+207B (official name “SUPERSCRIPT 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+207B
HTML⁻
⁻U+207B

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+207B
Decimal8315
HTML (hex)⁻
HTML (decimal)⁻
CSS\207B
JavaScript\u207B
Python\u207B
UTF-8 bytesE2 81 BB
UTF-16207B
URL-encoded%E2%81%BB

Character details

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

How to type ⁻

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 207B then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “superscript minus”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “superscript minus”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 207B.

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 minus” or enter U+207B.
  • HTML: ⁻
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8315)

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Superscript Seven
Superscript Eight
Superscript Nine
Superscript Plus Sign
Superscript Equals Sign
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Subscript Zero
Subscript One
Subscript Two
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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⁻?

It is U+207B (SUPERSCRIPT MINUS), decimal 8315.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 207B 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 minus”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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