Superscript Minus 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: ⁻
Unicode: U+207B
HTML entity: ⁻
Category: Superscript and Subscript Symbols

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14 of 45 in the superscript and subscript symbols collection

About the superscript minus symbol

This symbol is read aloud as "superscript minus" or "super minus." It is used in mathematical and scientific notation to indicate a negative exponent, as in 10⁻³, or to denote a negative superscript value in formulas and chemical notation. It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts block and is classified as a math symbol, appearing in contexts where compact vertical positioning is needed.

How to type Superscript Minus

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 207B 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 207B.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.