Subscript Three Symbol

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

Superscript and Subscript Symbols collection

Symbol: ₃
Unicode: U+2083
HTML entity: ₃
Category: Superscript and Subscript Symbols

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About the subscript three symbol

A small numeral three set below the baseline. This character is a typographic variant used in chemical formulas, mathematical expressions, and scientific notation to denote the third index, a subscript position, or a specific molecule count—for example, in the molecular formula for a compound with three atoms of an element. It belongs to the dedicated set of subscript numerals that allow for clear, standardized formatting in technical and academic writing.

How to type Subscript Three

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

Windows

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In Word / Outlook: type 2083 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 2083.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.