Superscript Five
U+2075Superscripts and Subscripts
Also known as superscript 5to the power of 5
Copy and paste ⁵. The Superscript Five character has Unicode code point U+2075 and decimal HTML code ⁵.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+2075- HTML Code
⁵- CSS Code
\2075- HEX Code
⁵
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+2075
- Decimal
- 8309
- Unicode name
- SUPERSCRIPT FIVE
- Block
- Superscripts and Subscripts · U+2070–U+209F
- General category
- Other Number (No)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u2075"
Appears in
About Superscript Five
Superscript five is a raised form of the digit 5 used in plain-text exponents, reference markers, and compact identifiers.
⁵ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+2075 (decimal 8309). Its official Unicode name is SUPERSCRIPT FIVE.
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.
Common uses
- Writing an exponent of five in plain text
- Marking a fifth footnote or reference
Examples
- Exponent
- x⁵x to the fifth power
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Superscript Five
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
2075, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “superscript five”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2075, then press Space. - HTML
⁵. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\2075";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u2075"
Common questions about Superscript Five
What is the Superscript Five symbol?
Superscript five is a raised form of the digit 5 used in plain-text exponents, reference markers, and compact identifiers. In Unicode it is U+2075, officially named SUPERSCRIPT FIVE. It is also known as superscript 5 and to the power of 5.
How do I copy and paste the Superscript Five 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. ⁵ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Superscript Five symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 2075 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⁵. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “superscript five”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Superscript Five symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “superscript five”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Superscript Five 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 Superscript Five symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⁵ 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 “superscript five”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 2075 as the character code.
Is the Superscript Five symbol an emoji?
No. ⁵ 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 Superscript Five 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 ⁵. 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 Superscript Five symbol?
In HTML, write ⁵ (decimal) or ⁵ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\2075"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u2075". See all HTML codes.