| Character | ₂ |
| Name | Subscript Two |
| Unicode Code Point | U+2082 |
| Decimal Value | 8322 |
| Hex Value | 0x2082 |
| Category | Superscript & Subscript |
| Windows Alt Code | Not available — use copy/paste |
| Word Alt+X Code | 2082 + Alt+X |
| Mac Shortcut | Not available — use copy/paste |
| HTML Entity | ₂ |
| HTML Code (Dec / Hex) | ₂ / ₂ |
| CSS Content Code | content: "\2082"; |
| JavaScript Unicode Escape | "\u{2082}" |
Subscript Two is a raised or lowered character used to represent exponents (like x²), footnote references, ordinal indicators, or chemical formula subscripts (like H₂O) directly in plain, unformatted text.
Unicode block: Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F). This block provides standalone superscript and subscript number and letter forms so they can appear in plain text — like footnote markers, chemical formulas, or exponents — without needing HTML `<sup>`/`<sub>` formatting.
At Unicode code point U+2082 (decimal 8322), Subscript Two is the 17th of 42 characters cataloged in this category on How To Type Any Symbol. In terms of typing methods, like most characters outside the 0–255 legacy codepage range, it has no dedicated Alt-code or single-key shortcut on Windows or Mac, so copy-paste is the standard, universal method for typing it. Regardless of platform, clicking the copy button above places the exact character on your clipboard, ready to paste into any application that accepts Unicode text.
💡 Good to know: Font support varies — some fonts render these noticeably smaller or larger than expected, so preview in your target platform before publishing formulas.
No alt code available — click the copy button above and paste with Ctrl+V.
No dedicated shortcut — click the copy button above and paste with Cmd+V.
Click the symbol above to copy it, then paste anywhere — works on every device and OS.
Use the entity ₂ in your HTML.