SYMBOL
₈ Subscript Eight
Unicode information
Subscript EightSUBSCRIPT EIGHTU+2088₈₈\2088\u2088Special Numbers17.0Meaning of ₈ Subscript Eight
The ₈ character is listed as Subscript Eight in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is SUBSCRIPT EIGHT. It is a special Unicode numeric form such as a superscript, subscript, Roman numeral or enclosed number.
Common uses
- Superscripts, subscripts and special numbering.
- Roman numerals and numbers enclosed in circles or parentheses.
- Technical, educational and decorative Unicode notation.
How to type ₈ on Windows, Mac and mobile
Windows
The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ₈. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.
Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for Subscript Eight, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 2088 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ₈. You can also use Insert → Symbol.
Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ₈ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.
iPhone / iPad
iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ₈ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.
Android
Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ₈ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.
Linux
In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2088, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ₈.
Web and programming codes
Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.
₈₈\2088\u2088\u2088₈Usage examples
₈ — Subscript EightUnicode: U+2088HTML: ₈