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Subscript two symbol ₂

Subscript two (₂) is Unicode U+2082. Tap Copy to grab it, or type it on any device using the steps below.

A small lowered two, used in chemical formulas such as H₂O and CO₂.

How to type ₂

Fastest way on each device: Windows, iPhone and Android, copy and paste; Mac, the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space); Linux, Ctrl+Shift+U then 2082.

Windows

Tap Copy above, then press Ctrl+V where you want ₂.

Windows has no built-in shortcut for it. In Microsoft Word, type 2082 and then press Alt+X.

Mac

Press Control+Command+Space, search for “subscript two” and double-click ₂.

That shortcut opens the Character Viewer, which has every Unicode symbol.

iPhone

Tap Copy above, then touch and hold where you want ₂ and tap Paste.

To type it from the keyboard, open Settings › General › Keyboard › Text Replacement, tap +, paste ₂ as the Phrase and add a Shortcut.

Android

Tap Copy above, then touch and hold where you want ₂ and tap Paste.

To type it from the keyboard in Gboard, open Gboard settings › Dictionary › Personal dictionary, tap +, paste ₂ and add a shortcut.

Linux

Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2082, then press Space or Enter. This works in most GTK and IBus apps.

Word and Google Docs

Word: type 2082, then press Alt+X.

Google Docs: open Insert › Special characters and search for “subscript two”.

Codes for ₂

UnicodeU+2082
Official nameSUBSCRIPT TWO
BlockSuperscripts and Subscripts
Added inUnicode 1.1
HTML decimal₂
HTML hex₂
CSScontent: "\2082";
JavaScript"\u2082"
Python"\u2082"
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 82
Ad slot 300 × 250, height reserved

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