Subscript Left Parenthesis Symbol

A symbol from the Superscript and Subscript Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ₍
Unicode: U+208D
HTML entity: ₍
Category: Superscript and Subscript Symbols

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About the subscript left parenthesis symbol

The subscript left parenthesis is a typographic variant of the standard opening parenthesis, designed to sit below the baseline. It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts block, which contains characters used for mathematical notation, chemical formulas, and phonetic transcription where reduced vertical positioning is required.

This character is typically employed in contexts that call for nested or stacked parentheses in subscript form, such as in chemical compounds or mathematical expressions where a subscript itself contains parenthetical grouping. As an open punctuation mark, it pairs with its right counterpart to enclose subscripted text or symbols.

How to type Subscript Left Parenthesis

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 208D then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

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Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 208D.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.