Subscript One
The subscript one (₁) sits at code point U+2081 in Unicode. It belongs to the fancy letters family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
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.
Does the subscript one symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2081 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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