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₈ Subscript Eight
Copy ₈ subscript 8 with one click and paste it directly as Unicode text.
Subscript 8: copy, paste and use
Press Copy to use ₈ instantly. Copy this subscript 8 as a standalone Unicode character. It is useful when you need a lowered digit in plain text; it is not the same as applying subscript formatting to arbitrary text in Word, HTML or CSS. ₈ is U+2088.
Also searched as: subscript 8, 8 subscript, lowered 8, subscript number 8, 8 subscript character.
U+2088₈₈\u2088Normal, superscript and subscript 8
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₈U+208883280x2088₈₈\u2088\2088 \u2088%E2%82%88Preview in context
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Unicode information
Subscript EightSUBSCRIPT EIGHTU+2088₈₈\2088\u2088Special Numbers18.0Unicode context
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Meaning of ₈ Subscript Eight
The character ₈ is the digit 8 encoded as a standalone Unicode subscript character. It can be copied and pasted as plain text without relying on rich-text formatting.
Common questions
How do I copy Subscript Eight?
Use the copy button above to copy ₈ and paste it into compatible text.
What is the Unicode for Subscript Eight?
This character is encoded at U+2088.
Common uses
- Lowered digits in plain text.
- Indices, labels or visual notation that need a lowered 8.
- Text fields where typographic subscript formatting is unavailable.
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.
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