HTML Entity for Superscript Right Parenthesis (⁾)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Superscript Right Parenthesis symbol (⁾) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+207E (SUPERSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS) in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F)—used for superscript parenthetical expressions in math, chemistry, and typography.
Render it with ⁾, ⁾, or CSS escape \207E. There is no named HTML entity. Pair ⁽ (left) with ⁾ for balanced notation like ⁽n⁾. Do not confuse with regular ) or subscript ₎.
⚡ Quick Reference — Superscript Right Parenthesis
U+207ESuperscripts and Subscripts
⁾Hexadecimal reference
⁾Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+207E
Hex code ⁾
HTML code ⁾
Named entity (none)
CSS code \207E
Block Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F)
Related U+207D = Superscript Left Paren (⁽)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Superscript Right Parenthesis symbol (⁾) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\207E";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ⁾</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ⁾</p>
<p>Paired: ⁽n⁾</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Superscript Right Parenthesis entity is universally supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Superscript Right Parenthesis symbol (⁾) rendered in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁾ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 207E to display the symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⁾ uses the decimal Unicode value 8318 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.
CSS Entity
\207E is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ⁾. Unicode U+207E in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Superscript Right Parenthesis symbol (⁾) commonly appears in:
Closing superscript parenthetical groups in formulas.
Molecular notation and scientific documentation.
Research papers and scholarly articles.
Technical documentation and math web apps.
Footnotes, citations, and editorial design.
Online courses and science tutorials.
Bibliographies and reference materials.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⁾or⁾for the dedicated superscript glyph - Pair ⁾ with ⁽ (superscript left parenthesis) when needed
- Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Add
aria-labelfor standalone symbols in math content - Test rendering across browsers and fonts
Don’t
- Confuse ⁾ (superscript) with ₎ (subscript right paren) or regular )
- Put CSS escape
\207Edirectly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+207E—use numeric references
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u207Einstead) - Leave ⁾ unpaired when a matching ⁽ is required
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ⁾
⁾ ⁾For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\207EUnicode U+207E — SUPERSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Pair with ⁽ for balanced superscript parentheses
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁾ (hex), ⁾ (decimal), or \207E in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⁾.U+207E (SUPERSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS). Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). Hex 207E, decimal 8318.⁾ or ⁾) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \207E is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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