Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 208B then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Subscript Minus Symbol
A symbol from the Superscript and Subscript Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ₋
- Unicode
- U+208B
- HTML entity
- ₋
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About the subscript minus symbol
This character is used in chemical formulas to indicate a negative charge in a subscript position, such as in an ion like hydroxide (OH₋). It is a typographic variant of the standard minus sign, designed to align with subscript numerals and letters for clear, compact notation.
How to type Subscript Minus
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 208B.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 208B, then press Enter or Space.
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