U+2082 "" Subscript Two Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

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U+2082 "" Subscript Two is a typographic symbol used to represent the digit two in a smaller, lowered position relative to the baseline of text. It is part of the Superscripts and Subscripts block in Unicode, designed to facilitate chemical formulas, mathematical notation, and scientific writing where a subscript numeral is required, such as in the molecular formula for water (H₂O). This character provides a standardized, digital representation of the subscript two that ensures consistent display across different platforms and fonts, avoiding the need for manual formatting or font-based workarounds.

General Properties

Code Point
U+2082
Name
Subscript Two
Unicode 1.0 Name
Subscript Digit Two
Decomposition Mapping

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
₂
HTML Hex Encoding
₂
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x82 0x82
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2082
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002082
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2082