Digit Eight Letter
The digit 8 character (Unicode U+0038) used in numbers, labels, and text content.
U+0038
“8” is the Latin Basic digit representing the value eight. It has a single, standard Unicode code point (U+0038) and can be copied directly into text, design, or code. Below are reliable escape formats for developers.
Digit Eight Letter Meaning
The character “8” is the decimal digit for the number eight. In everyday text, it typically appears in measurements, quantities, dates (when formatted as a numeral), and enumerations like step numbers or list items. Because it’s a basic ASCII/Unicode character, it’s widely supported across fonts and systems and doesn’t require special handling in most contexts. It may also be used as a visual marker or shorthand (for example, a version number “v8” or an item count “8 left”), but it doesn’t carry a universally fixed symbolic meaning beyond representing the digit itself.
Common uses
- •Numbering list items, steps, and chapters
- •Displaying quantities in UI text (e.g., “8 seats available”)
- •Representing version numbers or revisions (e.g., “v8.1”)
- •Showing measurements, rankings, or scores in plain text
- •Creating short labels or identifiers in forms and dashboards
Examples
8 (Digit Eight) — Copy & Unicode Info
- 8Chapter 8: Advanced Topics
- 8You have 8 unread messages.
- 8Level 8 unlocked!
- 8Model 8 is now available.
- 8Total: 8 items
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0038 | |
| HTML Entity | 8 | |
| HTML Code | 8 | |
| CSS | \0038 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 56 | |
| Decimal | 56 |
How to type Digit Eight Letter (8)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 56 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0038 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0038. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0038, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 8 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Digit Eight letter mean?
The character “8” is the decimal digit for the number eight. In everyday text, it typically appears in measurements, quantities, dates (when formatted as a numeral), and enumerations like step numbers or list items. Because it’s a basic ASCII/Unicode character, it’s widely supported across fonts and systems and doesn’t require special handling in most contexts. It may also be used as a visual marker or shorthand (for example, a version number “v8” or an item count “8 left”), but it doesn’t carry a universally fixed symbolic meaning beyond representing the digit itself.
What is the Unicode code point for “8”?
It is U+0038, named “DIGIT EIGHT”.
How do I write the digit 8 in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 8
How do I escape “8” in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \0038
How do I escape “8” in JavaScript?
Use Unicode escape syntax: \u{0038}