Select the text character, number or symbol to which you want to apply superscript or subscript.

To apply superscript or subscript using a keyboard shortcut: Recommended article: 3 Strikethrough Shortcuts in Microsoft Wordĭo you want to learn more about Microsoft Word? Check out our virtual classroom or in-person classroom Word courses > Apply or remove superscript or subscript using a keyboard shortcut In the sample below, superscript has been applied to the registered trademark symbol:

Symbols such as trademark or copyright symbols.

It's common to use superscript or subscript for: If you apply subscript, the selection will be lowered slightly below the line of text and sized to a smaller size.Ĭertain features in Word, such as footnotes, automatically create superscripted characters. If you apply superscript, the selected letter, number or symbol will be raised slightly above the line of text and sized to a smaller size. You can apply superscript or subscript in Microsoft Word using keyboard shortcuts, buttons on the Ribbon or the Font dialog box.

Apply Superscript or Subscript in Microsoft Word (3 Ways)īy Avantix Learning Team | Updated October 14, 2022Īpplies to: Microsoft ® Word ® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and 365 (Windows)

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