How to Insert Superscript and Subscript in Microsoft Word
Unleash your inner scientist or mathematician
If you’re in the process of writing an academic or scientific document, you may have found that you need subscripts or superscripts. Don’t fret — these are easy to insert. All you need to do is remember a few easy shortcuts, and you’re done.
This tutorial will explain how to insert superscripts in Word for web, mobile, and desktop PC.
How to Insert Superscripts and Subscripts in Word
Here are a few different ways you can insert superscripts and subscripts in Microsoft Word. These directions should work for both the Windows and Mac versions of Microsoft Word.
Microsoft lets you use andcreate keyboard shortcutsfor all theMicrosoft 365 apps.
Note:If you’re using a Mac, the shortcut keys will beCommand+Shift++orCommand+Shift+ theminus key(the–key).
If you want to format a special character (like the Trademark symbol) as either subscript or superscript, do the following:
Note:To undo an accidental change, simply pressCtrl+Spacebar(orCommand+Spacebaron Mac).
How to Insert Superscripts or Subscripts on Word Online
On the web version of Microsoft Word, the process is slightly different:
It’s As Easy as That
You might’ve thought you’d never need these characters, but all of a sudden you’re writing chemical formulas or mathematical equations for an assignment. Luckily, formatting text as subscript and superscript in Microsoft Word is incredibly easy. Commit your preferred method to memory, and never worry about how to insert subscripts or superscripts ever again.
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