U+2094
Subscript schwaₔ
Subscript schwa is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Superscripts and Subscripts block, listed here under Superscript & Subscript. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "small", "letter", "lowered".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2094
- Decimal
- 8340
- Hex
- 0x2094
- Octal
- 0o20224
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2094 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER SCHWA | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8340 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2094 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o20224 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010000010010100 | |
| General categoryLetter, modifier | Lm | |
| Unicode blockU+2070–U+209F | Superscripts and Subscripts | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ₔ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ₔ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2094 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%82%94 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2094 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2094 | |
| Python | \u2094 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2094 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 82 94 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2094 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002094 |
How to type Subscript schwa
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2094 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2094 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2094. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Subscript schwa".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2094, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ₔ in HTML, \2094 in CSS, and \u2094 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER SCHWA
- Block
- Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F)
- General category
- Lm — Letter, modifier
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Superscripts and Subscripts block: U2070.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Subscript schwa symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ₔ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Subscript schwa?
Subscript schwa is U+2094 (decimal 8340, hexadecimal 0x2094, octal 0o20224). It lives in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Subscript schwa?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER SCHWA". Its General_Category is Lm (Letter, modifier).
What is the HTML code for Subscript schwa?
Use ₔ or ₔ. In CSS, use content: "\2094".
How do I type Subscript schwa in code?
JavaScript: "\u2094". Python: "\u2094". JSON and Java: "\u2094". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 82 94.
Is Subscript schwa an emoji?
No. Subscript schwa is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.
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