Subscript Four ₄

Semantic identity and intent

Characters to distinguish

• ² — Superscript Two
• ₁ — Subscript One
• ⁰ — Superscript Zero

Use ₄ in the right format

Meaning and usage

A Unicode subscript form of 4.

For Subscript Four (₄), use it in plain text for indices or chemical formulas; use MathML or LaTeX for complex notation.

Pronunciation: subscript four

Formula examples

How to type Subscript Four

Windows

Open Character Map and search by name or Unicode U+2084.

macOS

Open Character Viewer with Control–Command–Space and search by the symbol name.

Microsoft Word

In an equation, type _{4} and press Space when Word supports the command.

iPhone and iPad

Copy and paste ₄, or use a math/LaTeX app. The standard iOS keyboard may not expose every mathematical symbol.

Android

Copy and paste ₄, or use a math keyboard or LaTeX editor. Keyboard layouts vary by device and app.

Google Docs

For plain text, paste ₄ or use Insert → Special characters. For structured math, use the equation editor and verify _{4}.

Excel

Paste ₄ into a cell or use Insert → Symbol when available. Ordinary cells preserve the character but do not interpret LaTeX commands.

Common mistakes

• Unicode superscript or subscript glyphs such as ₄ are plain text; use structured LaTeX or MathML scripts when nesting, accessibility, or reliable layout matters.
• For plain text, copy ₄ as U+2084; for structured equations, use _{4} in math mode. A look-alike glyph or image can break search, accessibility, or parsing when the intended character is Subscript Four.

When to use ₄

• Use ₄ in plain text when a Unicode character is appropriate and the destination preserves U+2084.
• Use _{4} in an equation editor when mathematical spacing or structure matters.
• Define the local meaning when Subscript Four is used in super sub with a field-specific convention.

Look-alikes and related characters

• ² — Superscript Two
• ₁ — Subscript One
• ⁰ — Superscript Zero

Font and compatibility notes

Glyph shape can vary by font. Verify the code point after copying, and prefer LaTeX or MathML for structured equations.

Review and source notes

Quality tier: specialist

Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

Review method: Catalog review of character identity and notation mappings.

Verified against: Unicode Standard, Unicode mathematical notation guidance, and established LaTeX/MathML syntax.

Reference sources

• The Unicode StandardUnicode Consortium — Character identity, encoding, names, and conformance.
• Unicode Character Code ChartsUnicode Consortium — Code points and official character charts.

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