How to type Superscript Two
- Windows: hold Alt, type 0178 on the numeric keypad, release.
- Mac: no dedicated Option-key shortcut; open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search by name.
- HTML:
²or². - Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00B2, then Enter.
Reference
- Unicode name: SUPERSCRIPT TWO
- Code point: U+00B2
- Category: Math & measurement
- Also searched as: squared superscript 2 square meters
Symbol data last reviewed: July 9, 2026.