Superscript One Symbol
¹ is the Superscript One character used to mark small “one” values like footnotes or ordered indicators.
U+00B9
The character “¹” is called Superscript One. It’s a single punctuation character from Unicode, commonly used when you need a small “one” above the line of text.
Superscript One Symbol Meaning
Superscript One (¹, Unicode U+00B9) is a punctuation character intended to appear smaller and higher than the surrounding text. In writing, it’s commonly used for first/ordinal indicators (like “1st” styled typographically), for footnote or reference markers when you want a superscript “1,” and for measurements or labels where a “one” applies as an exponent-like annotation. It can also appear in brand or UI typography where designers prefer compact numbering. Use it when you specifically want the superscript glyph rather than the normal digit “1.”
Common uses
- •Footnote and reference marker for “1” (e.g., in articles and documentation)
- •Typographic first/ordinal styling (e.g., “1” as an endnote indicator)
- •Compact labeling in UI, forms, or specs (small “1” next to text)
- •Product/plan numbering where “1” is displayed as superscript for visual hierarchy
- •Text annotations in education or technical write-ups (superscript “one” as a marker)
Examples
¹ Superscript One (U+00B9)
- ¹See note¹ for details.
- ¹Version¹ is the initial release.
- ¹Item¹: Basic setup
- ¹Refer to chart¹ on the next page.
- ¹Level¹ unlocks on sign-up.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00B9 | |
| HTML Entity | ¹ | |
| HTML Code | ¹ | |
| CSS | \00B9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0185 | |
| Decimal | 185 |
How to type Superscript One Symbol (¹)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 185 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00B9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00B9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00b9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ¹ 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 Superscript One symbol mean?
Superscript One (¹, Unicode U+00B9) is a punctuation character intended to appear smaller and higher than the surrounding text. In writing, it’s commonly used for first/ordinal indicators (like “1st” styled typographically), for footnote or reference markers when you want a superscript “1,” and for measurements or labels where a “one” applies as an exponent-like annotation. It can also appear in brand or UI typography where designers prefer compact numbering. Use it when you specifically want the superscript glyph rather than the normal digit “1.”
What is ¹ called?
¹ is called Superscript One.
What Unicode code point is ¹?
It is Unicode U+00B9.
How do I copy ¹ into HTML or code?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity ¹ or Unicode forms like \00B9 / \u{00B9} depending on your environment.
Is ¹ the same as the digit 1?
No. ¹ is a distinct superscript character and may render smaller and higher than the normal digit “1.”