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Subscript Two Symbol (₂)

Copy the Subscript Two symbol ₂ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does ₂ mean?

Subscript two gives the number of atoms in a chemical formula: H₂O, CO₂ and O₂. Its official Unicode name is SUBSCRIPT TWO.

Character	₂
Unicode name	SUBSCRIPT TWO
Code point	U+2082
Decimal	8322
Unicode block	Superscripts and Subscripts
HTML entity	₂ · ₂
CSS	\2082
JavaScript / JSON	\u2082
Python	\u2082 or \N{SUBSCRIPT TWO}
UTF-8 bytes	E2 82 82
LaTeX	_2

Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ₂ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 2082 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 2082; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “subscript two”.
Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2082, then Space.
HTML: ₂ renders as ₂.
LaTeX: _2 in math mode.

How do I type ₂ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2082 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ₂ from this page.

How do I type ₂ on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “subscript two”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2082.

What is the HTML code for ₂?

Use ₂ (hex) or ₂ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ₂?

Use _2 in math mode.