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Superscript Symbols Copy Paste
Copy superscript numbers and signs for powers, units, ions, chemistry, medicine, and technical notes.
- Unicode
- U+00B9 U+0020 U+00B2 U+0020 U+00B3 U+0020 U+207A U+0020 U+207B
- Main use
- Superscript symbols
Used together
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Meaning and formatting
What this symbol means
Common Unicode superscript numbers and charge signs.
| Symbol | ¹ ² ³ ⁺ ⁻ |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+00B9 U+0020 U+00B2 U+0020 U+00B3 U+0020 U+207A U+0020 U+207B |
| HTML | ¹ ² ³ ⁺ ⁻ |
| LaTeX | — |
| Plain-text name | Superscript symbols |
Usage notes
Important distinctions
- Unicode superscripts are convenient in plain text but do not cover every character. Equation formatting is better for complex powers.
- A superscript charge belongs after the chemical symbol, as in Na⁺ or Ca²⁺; area and volume units use powers such as m² and cm³.
Common uses
Examples you can copy
Short examples you can paste into notes and documents, then edit for your context.
Related
Parent and related symbol sets
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Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the superscript symbols?
Select the copy card for ¹ ² ³ ⁺ ⁻. Quick Symbols copies it to your clipboard so you can paste it into your notes or document.
Are superscript characters the same as formatted text?
They look similar but are separate Unicode characters. They work in plain text, although dedicated equation formatting gives more complete superscript options.