How to Use the Subscript Generator
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- Watch it convert to Unicode subscript instantly.
- Click "Copy Output" and paste it anywhere.
Just type or paste your text into the box on the left and this online subscript generator converts it to Unicode subscript characters instantly on the right. Hit Copy Output and paste it wherever you need. No sign-up, no formatting tricks, no hassle.
Because the output is plain Unicode text (not a special font or HTML tag), the subscript characters travel with your content. Paste them into a tweet, a Discord message, a Canva text box, a Google Doc, or an Instagram bio and they stay small and lowered, exactly as intended.
What Is Subscript Text?
Subscript characters sit slightly below the normal text baseline and are smaller in size. Think the 2 in H₂O or the numbers in a chemical formula. Normally you'd need a word processor or HTML to display subscript, but Unicode includes a set of subscript characters that work as plain text. This tool maps your input to those characters so you can copy and paste subscript text anywhere without needing special software.
One thing worth knowing: Unicode doesn't have subscript equivalents for every letter and symbol. All digits (0-9), common math symbols, and a good chunk of lowercase letters are covered. Capital letters mostly aren't, so if a character has no subscript equivalent, this generator keeps the original character as-is rather than substituting something misleading.
Where People Use This
Chemistry formulas
Write H₂O, C₆H₁₂O₆, CO₂ and any other chemical formula with proper subscript numbers. Great for chemistry students, teachers, and anyone writing about reactions or compounds outside of a lab tool.
Math and equations
Write variable subscripts like x₁, x₂ or index notation without needing LaTeX or an equation editor. Works for quick notes, explanations, and anywhere you need math subscript text in plain form.
Discord and Twitter
Discord and Twitter don't support rich text formatting natively, so Unicode subscript is one of the few ways to get stylized text that actually renders. Generate, copy, and paste it right into your message or tweet and it just works.
Canva and design tools
Canva's text editor doesn't have a subscript button. Paste in pre-converted Unicode subscript characters and they display correctly in any font Canva uses, with no workarounds needed.
Social media bios and posts
Instagram, Tumblr, Reddit, LinkedIn and most platforms that accept Unicode will render subscript text just fine. Some people also use it as a decorative text style in bios and posts to make certain parts stand out.
Documents and spreadsheets
Pasting Unicode subscript into Google Docs, Notion, or Excel keeps the formatting intact without needing to find the subscript option buried in the Format menu every single time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is this subscript generator free?
A1. Yes, completely free. No account, no limit on how much text you convert, no watermarks.
Q2. Will subscript text work on every website?
A2. It works on most. A few platforms restrict which Unicode characters they allow. If you paste subscript text somewhere and it shows as plain characters or gets stripped, that platform is filtering non-standard Unicode. It's uncommon, but it does happen on some older forums and apps.
Q3. Why are some letters not converting to subscript?
A3. Unicode simply doesn't define subscript versions for every character. Capital letters, most punctuation, and some lowercase letters have no subscript equivalent in the standard. When a character has no subscript form, the generator leaves it unchanged rather than substituting something that looks wrong.
Q4. How is this different from using subscript in a word processor?
A4. Word processors use formatting to visually shrink and lower text, but that formatting disappears the moment you paste somewhere that doesn't support it. Unicode subscript characters are the actual characters, so the lowered appearance is baked in and persists everywhere plain text is accepted.
Q5. Can I use this for chemistry subscript in Canva?
A5. Yes. Type your formula here (e.g. H2O), copy the subscript output (H₂O), and paste it directly into Canva's text editor. The subscript numbers will render correctly in any Canva font.
Q6. How do you type subscript in Microsoft Word?
A6. In Word, select the text you want to subscript and press Ctrl + = on Windows or Cmd + = on Mac. You can also go to Format, then Font, and check the Subscript box. That works great inside Word, but the subscript formatting won't survive if you copy that text into a chat, tweet, or anywhere outside of Word. If you need subscript that travels with the text, generate it here and paste the Unicode characters wherever you need them.
Q7. What is the subscript shortcut in Google Docs?
A7. In Google Docs, select your text and press Ctrl + , on Windows or Cmd + , on Mac and it'll drop to subscript right away. Same limitation applies though: that formatting only lives inside the Doc. If you're writing something you'll paste elsewhere, use this generator to get plain Unicode subscript that works anywhere.
Q8. How do I add subscript in Google Sheets?
A8. Google Sheets doesn't have a built-in subscript option at all. There's no menu item or keyboard shortcut for it. The practical workaround is to generate your subscript text here, copy the output, and paste it into the cell. Since the characters are plain Unicode, they display correctly in Sheets without any extra formatting steps.
Q9. What is the difference between subscript and superscript?
A9. Subscript lowers characters below the text baseline, like the 2 in H₂O. Superscript raises characters above the baseline, like the exponent in x² or a footnote marker like note¹. Both are supported as plain Unicode characters. If you need superscript text, the superscript generator on this site works exactly the same way.
Unicode Subscript Reference Table
Every character this generator can convert is listed below along with its Unicode subscript output. Characters marked N/A have no subscript equivalent in the Unicode standard and are left unchanged in the output.
| Character | Subscript Output | Unicode Point |
|---|---|---|
| Digits | ||
| 0 | ₀ | U+2080 |
| 1 | ₁ | U+2081 |
| 2 | ₂ | U+2082 |
| 3 | ₃ | U+2083 |
| 4 | ₄ | U+2084 |
| 5 | ₅ | U+2085 |
| 6 | ₆ | U+2086 |
| 7 | ₇ | U+2087 |
| 8 | ₈ | U+2088 |
| 9 | ₉ | U+2089 |
| Symbols | ||
| + | ₊ | U+208A |
| - | ₋ | U+208B |
| = | ₌ | U+208C |
| ( | ₍ | U+208D |
| ) | ₎ | U+208E |
| Lowercase Letters | ||
| a | ₐ | U+2090 |
| b | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| c | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| d | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| e | ₑ | U+2091 |
| f | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| g | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| h | ₕ | U+2095 |
| i | ᵢ | U+1D62 |
| j | ⱼ | U+2C7C |
| k | ₖ | U+2096 |
| l | ₗ | U+2097 |
| m | ₘ | U+2098 |
| n | ₙ | U+2099 |
| o | ₒ | U+2092 |
| p | ₚ | U+209A |
| q | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| r | ᵣ | U+1D63 |
| s | ₛ | U+209B |
| t | ₜ | U+209C |
| u | ᵤ | U+1D64 |
| v | ᵥ | U+1D65 |
| w | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| x | ₓ | U+2093 |
| y | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| z | N/A | Not in Unicode |
| Uppercase Letters | ||
| No uppercase letter has a subscript equivalent in the Unicode standard. This is a deliberate gap in the spec, not a limitation of this tool. | ||