₁ Subscript One Symbol: Copy & Paste

Unicode information

NameSubscript One

Unicode nameSUBSCRIPT ONE

Code pointU+2081

HTML decimal₁

HTML hex₁

CSS\2081

JavaScript\u2081

CategorySpecial Numbers

Unicode17.0

Meaning of ₁ Subscript One

The ₁ character is listed as Subscript One in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is SUBSCRIPT ONE. 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 ₁ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ₁. 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 One, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2081 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ₁. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ₁ 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 ₁ 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 ₁ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2081, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ₁.

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.

HTML decimal₁

HTML hex₁

CSS content\2081

JavaScript\u2081

Python\u2081

Unicode text₁

Usage examples

₁ — Subscript One

Unicode: U+2081

HTML: ₁