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Superscript and Subscript
Superscript and subscript are typographical features that enhance the presentation and readability of text,
particularly in scientific and mathematical text. Superscript raises the text above the baseline and decreases
the font size, e.g., A + B . While, Subscript lowers the text below the baseline and decreases the font size,
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e.g., H O.
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To add a superscript or subscript in the document follow the given steps: 4
Step 1: Select the text you want to superscript or subscript.
Step 2: Click the Format menu from the Menu bar.
Step 3: Select the Character option from the drop-down 5
menu. OR Right-click the selected text and then select
the Character Character option from the context
menu. The Character dialog box will open.
Step 4: Click on the Position tab.
Step 5: Select the Superscript radio button in the Position
section.
Step 6: Click on the OK button. The selected text will be
superscript. Similarly, when you need to subscript the
selected text, then select the Subscript radio button.
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Superscript
Subscript the text
the text
You can superscript or subscript the selected text by clicking the Superscript ( ) or Subscript ( ) button,
respectively, on the Formatting toolbar or Properties deck.
You can superscript or subscript the selected text by clicking the Format Text Superscript or Subscript
option from the Menu bar.
Notes
The shortcut key to superscript the text is Ctrl + Shift + P and to subscript the text is
Ctrl + Shift + B.
Using Character Highlighting Color
It is used to highlight text which works similar to working of a highlighter pen on a printed document. To
highlight text:
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