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Subscript Six

Unicode information

NameSubscript Six
Unicode nameSUBSCRIPT SIX
Code pointU+2086
HTML decimal₆
HTML hex₆
CSS\2086
JavaScript\u2086
CategorySpecial Numbers
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ₆ Subscript Six

The character is listed as Subscript Six in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is SUBSCRIPT SIX. 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 ₆ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ₆. 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 Six, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2086 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ₆. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ₆ 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 ₆ 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 ₆ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2086, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ₆.

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 decimal₆
HTML hex₆
CSS content\2086
JavaScript\u2086
Python\u2086
Unicode text

Usage examples

₆ — Subscript Six
Unicode: U+2086
HTML: ₆

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