Subscript Nine
U+2089Superscripts and Subscripts
Copy and paste ₉. The Subscript Nine character has Unicode code point U+2089 and decimal HTML code ₉.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+2089- HTML Code
₉- CSS Code
\2089- HEX Code
₉
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+2089
- Decimal
- 8329
- Unicode name
- SUBSCRIPT NINE
- Block
- Superscripts and Subscripts · U+2070–U+209F
- General category
- Other Number (No)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u2089"
Appears in
About Subscript Nine
₉ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+2089 (decimal 8329). Its official Unicode name is SUBSCRIPT NINE.
It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F), its General Category is Other Number (No), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Subscript Nine
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
2089, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “subscript nine”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2089, then press Space. - HTML
₉. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\2089";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u2089"
Common questions about Subscript Nine
What is the Subscript Nine symbol?
₉ (Subscript Nine) is a number symbol in Unicode’s Superscripts and Subscripts block. Its code point is U+2089, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 1.1 (1993).
How do I copy and paste the Subscript Nine symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ₉ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Subscript Nine symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 2089 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ₉. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “subscript nine”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Subscript Nine symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “subscript nine”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Subscript Nine symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Subscript Nine symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ₉ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “subscript nine”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 2089 as the character code.
Is the Subscript Nine symbol an emoji?
No. ₉ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Subscript Nine symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ₉. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Superscripts and Subscripts block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Subscript Nine symbol?
In HTML, write ₉ (decimal) or ₉ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\2089"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u2089". See all HTML codes.