Subscript plus (₊) is the Unicode character at U+208A in the Superscripts and Subscripts block. Official name: SUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN. It is a dedicated subscript form of + for math, chemistry, and plain-text notation.
Remember
Character ₊
Unicode U+208A
Hex entity ₊
Decimal ₊
CSS escape \208A
Named entity (none)
Not the same + · <sub>+</sub> · ⁺
Prefer ₊ or ₊ in HTML markup. You can also type ₊ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.
Using Hex Code: ₊
Using HTML Code: ₊
Using CSS Entity: ₊
Typed directly: ₊
Example: x₊y
How It Works
1. Hex:U+208A → ₊ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₊.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8330 → ₊. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \208A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₊ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / example: paste ₊ in UTF-8, or write x₊y for a short subscript-style expression.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Subscript Plus.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+208A. Use ₊ or ₊.
+
Not ordinary plus
Typing + is U+002B. Prefer U+208A only when a true subscript glyph is required.
⁺
Not superscript plus
Superscript plus is U+207A (⁺). Subscript plus is U+208A.
₋
Not subscript minus
Subscript minus is U+208B (₋). Use plus and minus with their matching code points.
<sub>
Entity vs <sub>
<sub>+</sub> styles a normal plus as subscript. ₊ is a fixed Unicode character — pick one approach per context.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\208A belongs in CSS strings. ₊ / ₊ belong in HTML.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Subscript plus (U+208A) and its entity forms (₊, ₊, CSS \\208A) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on font coverage for Superscripts and Subscripts.
✓ Universal support
Subscript Plus (₊)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+208A / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ₊ or ₊ in HTML. Use \\208A only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+208A (decimal 8330) — glyph ₊.
HTML: use ₊ or ₊ — no named entity; typing ₊ also works.
CSS: use \208A inside content for generated text.
Meaning:₊ = subscript plus — not +, not ⁺, not ₋.
One line:U+208A → ₊ / ₊ / CSS \208A.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₊ (hex), ₊ (decimal), type ₊ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \208A in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+208A.
U+208A (SUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN). Hex 208A, decimal 8330. It belongs to Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ₊ or ₊.
Use it when you need a true subscript plus glyph in plain text (e.g. chemical or math-style notation). Prefer + for normal addition, <sub>+</sub> when HTML structure is enough, and U+207A for superscript plus.
HTML entities (₊ or ₊) go in markup. The CSS escape \208A goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ₊ is a dedicated Unicode subscript character (U+208A). + is the normal plus sign (U+002B). <sub>+</sub> styles a normal + as subscript via HTML markup — different approach, often more accessible for screen readers.
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Subscript plus (₊) is Unicode U+208A (decimal 8330) — SUBSCRIPT PLUS SIGN in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). HTML5 has no named entity — use ₊ or ₊. The raised counterpart is superscript plus (U+207A). For ordinary plus, type + (U+002B).
