Subscript right parenthesis (₎) is the Unicode character at U+208E in the Superscripts and Subscripts block. Official name: SUBSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS. It is a dedicated subscript form of ) for math, chemistry, and plain-text notation.
Remember
Character ₎
Unicode U+208E
Hex entity ₎
Decimal ₎
CSS escape \208E
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: ₍a₎
How It Works
1. Hex:U+208E → ₎ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₎.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8334 → ₎. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \208E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₎ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / example: paste ₎ in UTF-8, or write ₍a₎ to show a matching subscript parenthesis pair.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Subscript Right Parenthesis.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+208E. Use ₎ or ₎.
)
Not ordinary parenthesis
Typing ) is U+0029. Prefer U+208E only when a true subscript glyph is required.
<sub>
Entity vs <sub>
<sub>)</sub> styles a normal parenthesis as subscript. ₎ is a fixed Unicode character — pick one approach per context.
Pair
Match with ₍
Opening subscript parenthesis is U+208D (₍). Use both for balanced subscript grouping.
⁾
Not superscript right paren
Superscript right parenthesis is U+207E (⁾). Subscript right parenthesis is U+208E.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\208E belongs in CSS strings. ₎ / ₎ belong in HTML.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Subscript right parenthesis (U+208E) and its entity forms (₎, ₎, CSS \\208E) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on font coverage for Superscripts and Subscripts.
✓ Universal support
Subscript Right Parenthesis (₎)
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+208E / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ₎ or ₎ in HTML. Use \\208E only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+208E (decimal 8334) — glyph ₎.
HTML: use ₎ or ₎ — no named entity; typing ₎ also works.
CSS: use \208E inside content for generated text.
Meaning:₎ = subscript right parenthesis — not ), not ⁾, pair with ₍.
One line:U+208E → ₎ / ₎ / CSS \208E.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₎ (hex), ₎ (decimal), type ₎ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \208E in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+208E.
U+208E (SUBSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS). Hex 208E, decimal 8334. 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 right parenthesis in plain text (e.g. chemical or math-style notation). Prefer ) for normal grouping, <sub>)</sub> when HTML structure is enough, and U+207E for superscript right parenthesis. Pair with U+208D for the opening paren.
HTML entities (₎ or ₎) go in markup. The CSS escape \208E goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ₎ is a dedicated Unicode subscript character (U+208E). ) is the normal right parenthesis (U+0029). <sub>)</sub> styles a normal ) as subscript via HTML markup — different approach, often more accessible for screen readers.
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Subscript right parenthesis (₎) is Unicode U+208E (decimal 8334) — SUBSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). HTML5 has no named entity — use ₎ or ₎. Pair it with subscript left parenthesis (U+208D). The raised counterpart is superscript right parenthesis (U+207E).
