Subscript One
Most keyboards skip the subscript one entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2081 and belongs to the fancy letters group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ₁ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2081 | |
| Name | Subscript One | |
| HTML (decimal) | ₁ | |
| HTML (hex) | ₁ | |
| CSS content | \2081 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2081 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x82 0x81 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2081 |
How to type the subscript one symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ₁ 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
₁in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2081"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2081produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the subscript one symbol?
Click the ₁ 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 one?
The subscript one has the Unicode code point U+2081. In HTML you can write it as ₁ or ₁.
Can I use the subscript one symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ₁, and in CSS use content: "\2081" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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