Subscript Plus Sign
U+208ASuperscripts and Subscripts
Copy and paste ₊. The Subscript Plus Sign character has Unicode code point U+208A and decimal HTML code ₊.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+208A- HTML Code
₊- CSS Code
\208A- HEX Code
₊
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+208A
- Decimal
- 8330
- Unicode name
- SUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN
- Block
- Superscripts and Subscripts · U+2070–U+209F
- General category
- Math Symbol (Sm)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u208A"
Appears in
About Subscript Plus Sign
₊ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+208A (decimal 8330). Its official Unicode name is SUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN.
It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F), its General Category is Math Symbol (Sm), 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 Plus Sign
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
208A, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “subscript plus sign”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
208a, then press Space. - HTML
₊. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\208A";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u208A"
Common questions about Subscript Plus Sign
What is the Subscript Plus Sign?
₊ (Subscript Plus Sign) is a math symbol in Unicode’s Superscripts and Subscripts block. Its code point is U+208A, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 1.1 (1993).
How do I copy and paste the Subscript Plus Sign?
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. ₊ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Subscript Plus Sign on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 208A and press Alt+X to turn the code into ₊. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “subscript plus sign”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Subscript Plus Sign on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “subscript plus sign”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Subscript Plus Sign 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 Plus Sign in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ₊ 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 plus sign”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 208A as the character code.
Is the Subscript Plus Sign an emoji?
No. ₊ 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 Plus Sign show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ₊. 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 Plus Sign?
In HTML, write ₊ (decimal) or ₊ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\208A"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u208A". See all HTML codes.