Superscript One
U+00B9Latin-1 Supplement
Also known as superscript 1exponent 1to the power of 1
Copy and paste ¹. The Superscript One character has Unicode code point U+00B9 and decimal HTML code ¹.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+00B9- Alt Code
Alt+0185- HTML Code
¹- CSS Code
\B9- HTML Entity
¹- HEX Code
¹
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+00B9
- Decimal
- 185
- Unicode name
- SUPERSCRIPT ONE
- Block
- Latin-1 Supplement · U+0080–U+00FF
- General category
- Other Number (No)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u00B9"
Appears in
About Superscript One
Superscript one is a raised form of the digit 1 used in plain-text exponents, first footnote markers, and compact identifiers.
¹ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+00B9 (decimal 185). Its official Unicode name is SUPERSCRIPT ONE.
It belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement block (U+0080–U+00FF), 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
- Marking a first footnote or reference
- Writing an exponent of one in plain text
Examples
- Reference marker
- Statement¹
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0, the HTML Standard’s list of named character references, and Unicode’s code page mappings.
How to type or insert Superscript One
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Windows Alt code
- With Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 0185 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
00B9, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “superscript one”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
00b9, then press Space. - HTML
¹or¹. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\B9";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u00B9"
Common questions about Superscript One
What is the Superscript One symbol?
Superscript one is a raised form of the digit 1 used in plain-text exponents, first footnote markers, and compact identifiers. In Unicode it is U+00B9, officially named SUPERSCRIPT ONE. It is also known as superscript 1, exponent 1, and to the power of 1.
How do I copy and paste the Superscript One 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. ¹ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Superscript One symbol on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0185 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00B9 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ¹. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “superscript one”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Superscript One symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “superscript one”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Superscript One 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 One symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ¹ 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 one”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 00B9 as the character code.
Is the Superscript One symbol an emoji?
No. ¹ 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 One 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 ¹. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Latin-1 Supplement block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Superscript One symbol?
In HTML, write ¹ (decimal) or ¹ (hexadecimal), or the named entity ¹. In CSS, use content: "\B9"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u00B9". See all HTML codes.