HTML Entity for Subscript Right Parenthesis (₎)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
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Unicode U+208E
HTML entity for Subscript Right Parenthesis (U+208E) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Subscript Right Parenthesis symbol (₎) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+208E (SUBSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS) in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F)—used for a right parenthesis in subscript position.

Render it with ₎, ₎, or CSS escape \208E. There is no named HTML entity. It is typically paired with the subscript left parenthesis (₍) to form subscript parenthetical expressions in math and science notation.

⚡ Quick Reference — Subscript Right Parenthesis

Unicode U+208E

Superscripts and Subscripts

Hex Code ₎

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ₎

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+208E
Hex code       ₎
HTML code      ₎
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \208E
Block          Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F)
Pair with      U+208D = Subscript left parenthesis (₍)
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Complete HTML Example

This example demonstrates the Subscript Right Parenthesis symbol (₎) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\208E";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Subscript Right Parenthesis using Hexadecimal: &#x208E;</p>
<p>Subscript Right Parenthesis using HTML Code: &#8334;</p>
<p id="point">Subscript Right Parenthesis using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Subscript Right Parenthesis entity is universally supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome 1+
Firefox 1+
Safari 1+
Edge 12+
Opera 4+
Android 4.4+
iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Subscript Right Parenthesis symbol (₎) rendered in different contexts:

Inline text The index ₍n₎ closes the subscript parenthetical.
Large glyph ₎
Paired parens x₍i₎ — subscript parenthetical expression
Monospace &#x208E; &#8334; \208E
vs regular ) Subscript ₎   Regular )

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x208E; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 208E to display the Subscript Right Parenthesis symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8334; uses the decimal Unicode value 8334 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\208E is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ₎. Unicode U+208E in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). Pair with ₍ for an opening subscript parenthesis.

✅

Use Cases

The Subscript Right Parenthesis symbol (₎) commonly appears in:

📐 Math Expressions

Closing subscript parentheses in equations and formulas.

🧪 Chemical Formulas

Scientific notation and molecular formula annotations.

🔬 Scientific Notation

Research papers and technical documentation.

📚 Academic Content

Textbooks, educational websites, and online courses.

🎓 Education

Tutorials teaching math, chemistry, and physics notation.

📄 Research Papers

Academic journals and conference proceedings.

📝 Paired Notation

Close subscript parens paired with ₍ (subscript left parenthesis).

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x208E; or &#8334; for the dedicated subscript right paren glyph
  • Pair ₎ with ₍ when forming subscript parenthetical expressions
  • Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
  • Add aria-label when the symbol stands alone
  • Test rendering across browsers and fonts

Don’t

  • Confuse ₎ with a regular right parenthesis ()) in subscript context
  • Put CSS escape \208E directly in HTML text nodes
  • Leave ₎ unpaired when an opening subscript paren is required
  • Expect a named HTML entity for U+208E—use numeric references
  • Use HTML entities in JS (use \u208E instead)

Key Takeaways

1

Two HTML references both render ₎

&#x208E; &#8334;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\208E
3

Unicode U+208E — SUBSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS

4

No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape

5

Typically paired with ₍ (U+208D) for subscript parenthetical notation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x208E; (hex), &#8334; (decimal), or \208E in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ₎.
U+208E (SUBSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS). Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). Hex 208E, decimal 8334.
In mathematical expressions, chemical formulas, scientific notation, academic content, educational materials, research papers, and any content requiring subscript notation with closing parentheses.
HTML numeric references (&#8334; or &#x208E;) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \208E is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.
Named HTML entities cover common Latin and math characters, but not every Unicode symbol. Superscripts and Subscripts characters like ₎ use numeric codes (hex or decimal) because they belong to specialized Unicode blocks.

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