Math

How to type Superscript two (²)

Copy the character, or use the shortcut that matches your keyboard and app.

Windows

Hold Alt and type 0178 on the numeric keypad.

Mac

Character Viewer → superscript

Microsoft Word

Type 00B2 then Alt + X

Google Docs

Insert → Special characters → squared

How to insert it

Copy

Click the keycap, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Alt code

Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 0178, release Alt.

Code

Use the Unicode, HTML, CSS, or JS value below in documents and stylesheets.

Unicode
U+00B2
HTML decimal
²
HTML hex
²
CSS
\00B2
JavaScript
\u{00B2}
Alt code
Alt + 0178

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