Subscript Zero
Reach for ₀ in footnotes, formulas and stylised headings, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+2080 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 | ₀ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2080 | |
| Name | Subscript Zero | |
| HTML (decimal) | ₀ | |
| HTML (hex) | ₀ | |
| CSS content | \2080 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2080 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x82 0x80 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2080 |
How to type the subscript zero symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ₀ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
₀in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2080"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2080produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the subscript zero symbol?
Click the ₀ 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 subscript zero?
The subscript zero has the Unicode code point U+2080. In HTML you can write it as ₀ or ₀.
Can I use the subscript zero symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ₀, and in CSS use content: "\2080" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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