How to Type Superscript 2 (²)
Fastest method: Alt+0178 on Windows (with Num Lock on). On Mac, copy the symbol directly below.
Superscript Two
U+00B2
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0178
Word (anywhere)
00B2, Alt+X
Unicode code point
U+00B2
HTML entity
²
FAQ
How do I type superscript 2 (²) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0178 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ² symbol appears.
How do I type superscript 2 (²) on Mac?
There's no dedicated Option shortcut. Open Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space, search for "Superscript Two", or copy the symbol above directly.
How do I insert superscript 2 (²) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00B2 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ². In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
What is the HTML code for superscript 2 (²)?
The HTML entity is ² (or the numeric code ²) — use it directly in your source code.