Subscript Right Parenthesis ₎

₎ (U+208E) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Subscript Right Parenthesis is part of the Symbols family (block: Superscripts and Subscripts). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: SUBSCRIPT RIGHT PARENTHESIS is a character in the Subscripts and Subscripts block. Its code point is U+208E, hex 208E. It is a subscript form of a right parenthesis. This glyph sits below the baseline and is used where subscripts appear in text. In writing and in code, brackets help mark groups, items, or parameters. This character serves as a delimiter as a subscript version of a right parenthesis. It can appear with other punctuation or symbols to show a nested structure or a quoted text block when subscripts are in use. When people need to show a parameter list or a set of items inside a subscript, they may use this symbol to separate elements in a compact form. It helps readers identify boundaries inside formulas or annotated text. The character is part of a broad set of superscripts and subscripts that assist in specialized notation. Its use tends to be limited to technical writing, math, or computer-related notation. Overall, it functions as a precise, subscripted delimiter that clarifies grouping and quoted segments in selected contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+208E in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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