Superscript Four 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: ⁴
Unicode: U+2074
HTML entity: ⁴
Category: Superscript and Subscript Symbols

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About the superscript four symbol

The superscript form of the digit four is part of the Superscripts and Subscripts block, used as a typographic convention in mathematical notation, scientific formulas, and footnoting. It appears in exponents (such as in x⁴), ordinal indicators, and chemical notation where a raised numeral is needed.

This character is classified as an Other Number, meaning it retains its numeric value while serving a specific formatting role distinct from the baseline digit. It is commonly found in academic texts, technical documents, and digital content where inline superscript formatting is required.

How to type Superscript Four

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 2074 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2074.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.