Superscript and subscript refer to numbers that are positioned slightly higher or slightly lower than the text on the line. For example, a footnote or endnote number reference is an example of superscript, and a scientific formula might use subscript text. superscript and subscript

callout 1 Superscript

callout 2 Subscript

Make text superscript or subscript

  1. Select the text that you want to format as superscript or subscript.
  2. Do one of the following:

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    • On the Home tab, in the Font group, click Superscript. Or press CTRL+SHIFT+=.
    • On the Home tab, in the Font group, click Subscript. Or press CTRL+=.