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Superscript One Symbol (¹)

Copy the Superscript One symbol ¹ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does ¹ mean?

Superscript one is used for exponents (10¹) and footnote markers. Its official Unicode name is SUPERSCRIPT ONE.

Codes and properties

Character¹
Unicode nameSUPERSCRIPT ONE
Code pointU+00B9
Decimal185
Unicode blockLatin-1 Supplement
HTML entity¹ · ¹ · ¹
CSS\00B9
JavaScript / JSON\u00B9
Python\u00B9 or \N{SUPERSCRIPT ONE}
UTF-8 bytesC2 B9
LaTeX^1

How to type ¹

  • Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ¹ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
  • Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 00B9 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type 0185 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Works in Word, Notepad and most desktop apps.
  • Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 00B9; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “superscript one”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00b9, then Space.
  • HTML: ¹ renders as ¹.
  • LaTeX: ^1 in math mode.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ¹ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 00B9 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ¹ from this page. You can also hold Alt and type 0185 on the numeric keypad.

How do I type ¹ on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “superscript one”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 00B9.

What is the HTML code for ¹?

Use ¹ or ¹ (hex) or ¹ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ¹?

Use ^1 in math mode.

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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)