Superscripts are also common in higher mathematics to express exponentiation (for example, E = mc² or a² + b² = c²). Subscripts tend to be a bit more niche but have uses.

The superscript or subscript option in Word is very common in academic papers. But there are also other typical situations when you want to incorporate these signs. The superscript is a slightly ...

They don't import right from PowerPoint, and I don't find anything on it in help. I'm doing a little math with scientific notation, and it's lame having to do 10^6.<BR><BR>Anyone get this working?

In the Categories list, choose Format. From the resulting Commands list, drag Subscript (or Superscript) to the toolbar and release it. Thanks to reader, Lynda Sanders for prompting this quick tip!

Superscript and subscript text can be used in a variety of ways, and for a variety of reasons. That's why all Microsoft 365 apps — including PowerPoint — let you type using both, no matter ...

In Word, you can use the toolbar customization menu to add the super/subscript buttons to a toolbar. In Word 2004, you’ll find that menu in View -> Toolbars -> Customize Toolbars/Menus.