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₂ Subscript Two
Copy ₂ subscript 2 with one click and paste the Unicode character directly into compatible text.
Subscript 2: copy, paste and use
Press Copy to use ₂ instantly. Copy this subscript 2 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. ₂ is U+2082.
Also searched as: subscript 2, 2 subscript, lowered 2, subscript number 2, 2 subscript character.
U+2082₂₂\u2082Normal, superscript and subscript 2
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₂U+208283220x2082₂₂\u2082\2082 \u2082%E2%82%82Preview in context
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Unicode information
Subscript TwoSUBSCRIPT TWOU+2082₂₂\2082\u2082Special Numbers18.0Unicode context
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Meaning of ₂ Subscript Two
The character ₂ is the digit 2 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 Two?
Use the copy button above to copy ₂ and paste it into compatible text.
What is the Unicode for Subscript Two?
This character is encoded at U+2082.
Common uses
- Lowered digits in plain text.
- Indices, labels or visual notation that need a lowered 2.
- Text fields where typographic subscript formatting is unavailable.
How to type ₂ on Windows, Mac and mobile
Windows
The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ₂. 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 Two, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 2082 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ₂. You can also use Insert → Symbol.
Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ₂ 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 ₂ 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 ₂ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.
Linux
In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2082, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ₂.
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