Whether you want to write ordinal numbers or complex mathematical formulas, knowing how to combine superscript and subscript text in Google Docs can help. Fortunately, it allows you to Your favorite word processor Do this on both PC and mobile.
While there isn't a direct option for superscript or subscript in the Google Docs toolbar, doing so isn't that difficult either. In this guide, we'll cover superscript and subscript, how to use them, and ways to add/remove them in Google Docs.
What is meant by superscript and subscript?
Superscript text is numbers or letters formatted to be slightly above the normal line of text. This type of text refers to ordinal numbers, mathematical functions, footnote numbers, or endnotes in a document.
Subscripts are numbers or letters formatted to be slightly lower than a line of normal text. While subscripts are rarely used, they may be used to indicate chemical compounds, mathematical formulas, and so on within a document.
Now that we know what superscripts and subscripts are, let's see how to add, remove, and format them in Google Docs.
How to format superscript or subscript text in Google Docs
You can format text as superscript or subscript on both PC and mobile with just a few clicks.
on the computer
There are two ways to format text as superscript or subscript in Google Docs. The first involves using the Format menu, and the second, or simpler, method involves using keyboard shortcuts.
1. Use the format menu.
To format text as superscript or subscript, open a Google Docs document and highlight the text or number you want to format.
Now click on the Format menu at the top, go to Text, and select the option superscript Or نfrom the list.
Voila! Now you have your text slightly above or below the regular text. Easy reading?
2. Use keyboard shortcuts
If your document requires you to format superscripts and subscripts a lot, you should get used to Keyboard shortcuts to do the same.
To quickly format highlighted text as superscript, use Ctrl+. (Ctrl and period key). For subscript, use shortcut Ctrl + , (Ctrl and comma key).
on mobile
Like the web version, the app allows you to: Google Docs Mobile also allows you to format text as superscript or subscript. However, since there are no keyboard shortcuts, you'll have to rely on the formatting menu to do the same. Here's how.
Step 1: Open the document in the Google Docs app on your phone.
Step 2: Tap the pencil icon in the bottom right to switch to editing mode.
Step 3: Highlight the words or text you want to format as superscript or subscript and click the formatting icon from the toolbar at the top.
Step 4: From the Format menu, choose Superscript and Subscript to format the text.
How to insert superscript or subscript text in Google Docs
If you are looking to add symbols that are not available on your keyboard (copyright, registered symbol, etc.), you can Use the special characters option In Google Docs, add them as superscripts and subscripts. Read on to learn how.
Step 1: Place the cursor where you want to add a superscript or subscript.
Step 2: Go to the Insert menu at the top and select Special Characters. Alternatively, you can also use the key combination. Alt + I + C To quickly open the special characters list.
Step 3: In the Special Characters list box, use the drop-down list on the right to select superscript Or Low From the list. Otherwise, type superscript or subscript text in the search box to quickly display options to choose from.
Conveniently, you can also draw an icon in the box to quickly show the closest matches.
Step 4: Find the relevant symbol and click on it to insert it into the document.
If the preferred symbol is not in the superscript or subscript list, you can add a special character as usual and format it afterwards using the Format menu.
How to remove superscript or subscript text in Google Docs
While you can use backspace to remove superscript or subscript text in Google Docs You can also convert superscript and subscript text to plain text by following the steps below.
Highlight superscript or subscript text and use move to coordination> نص> high / Low. Similarly, you can also use relevant keyboard shortcuts to undo superscript and subscript formatting.
Text formatting
Adding superscripts or subscripts can be important when writing mathematical formulas or chemical compounds. After all, you want to present your document in the best possible way. Google Docs certainly doesn't disappoint in this regard, offering you the option to use superscripts or subscripts. And the line , and more on both desktop and mobile apps.
