Superscript in Word
Raise text above the baseline (like x²): Ctrl+Shift+= (Windows) or ⌘⇧+ (Mac).
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superscript | ⌘⇧+ | Ctrl+Shift+= | |
| Subscript | ⌘= | Ctrl+= | |
| Bold | ⌘B | Ctrl+B | |
| Clear formatting | ⌃Space | Ctrl+Space |
Make superscript text
Select the characters and press Ctrl+Shift+= (Windows) or ⌘⇧+ (Mac). Press the same keys again to turn it off. Great for exponents, ordinals (1st) and trademark marks.
FAQ
What is the superscript shortcut in Word?
Press Ctrl+Shift+= on Windows or ⌘⇧+ on Mac to toggle superscript on the selected text.
What is the subscript shortcut?
Press Ctrl+= on Windows or ⌘= on Mac.
How do I turn superscript off?
Press the same shortcut again to toggle it off.