Superscript Three
Reach for ³ in footnotes, formulas and stylised headings, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+00B3 in the fancy letters set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ³ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00B3 | |
| Name | Superscript Three | |
| HTML (decimal) | ³ | |
| HTML (hex) | ³ | |
| CSS content | \00B3 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00B3 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xB3 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00B3 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0179 |
How to type the superscript three symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ³ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0179on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
³in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00B3"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00B3produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the superscript three symbol?
Click the ³ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for superscript three?
The superscript three has the Unicode code point U+00B3. In HTML you can write it as ³ or ³.
What is the alt code for the superscript three symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0179 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ³ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Is the superscript three an emoji or a text character?
It is a plain Unicode text character, not an image or an emoji sticker. That means the ³ inherits the surrounding font, size and color wherever you paste it, and it works in places emoji often do not, such as usernames, file names and code.
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