Raised digits for exponents and footnotes
This free superscript generator turns plain typing into Unicode raised characters: x², m², E=mc², and footnote markers ¹ ² ³. The output is real text, not a Word style, so it stays raised in chat and email.
Keep Superscript selected below. Use Formula mode so only digits after letters rise (x2 becomes x²). Ready chips for ⁰–⁹: raised numbers to paste.
Type x2 or 1 above, click Copy, and paste.
Tap an example to fill the box. Digits 0–9 work best; letter q has no Unicode raise.
No data stored • 100% client side • Works offline
Superscript uses real Unicode (² ³ ¹ ⁰–⁹). Bold and Italic only apply when pasting into Word or Google Docs.
Clipboard access was denied
To allow copy (and paste with formatting in Word/Docs): click the lock or info icon in the address bar → Site settings → Clipboard → set to Allow. Then try Copy to Clipboard again.
How does this tool make raised Unicode?
You type normal characters. The page maps digits (and supported letters) to Unicode code points that sit above the baseline. Digits ⁰–⁹ and related marks are listed in the U2070 PDF and the names list. Copy the output and you move real characters, not a font switch. Formula mode lifts only digits after letters; Full mode raises every supported character in the box.
Unicode copy paste vs Word Ctrl+Shift++
Ctrl + Shift + + in Word (Command + Shift + + on Mac) only changes how that app draws the digit. Paste the sentence into WhatsApp or email and the 2 often drops flat again. Unicode copy paste puts a different character on the clipboard (² is U+00B2), so chat apps keep it raised. HTML authors can also mark raised text with MDN’s <sup>, but chat boxes need the Unicode glyph itself.
| Method | Stays in Word | Survives paste to chat |
|---|---|---|
| Word Ctrl + Shift + + | Yes | Often breaks |
| Unicode ² from this tool | Yes | Yes on modern phones |
| Tiny font only | Sometimes | No |
How do I type exponents like x², m², or E=mc²?
Keep Superscript on and use Formula mode so only digits after letters rise. Type x2 for x², m2 for m², or E=mc2 for E=mc². For a lone footnote mark, type 1, 2, or 3 and copy ¹ ² ³.
| Type this | Mode | Result |
|---|---|---|
x2 | Formula + Superscript | x² |
m2 or cm3 | Formula + Superscript | m² / cm³ |
E=mc2 | Formula + Superscript | E=mc² |
25m2 | Formula + Superscript | 25 m² |
1 2 3 | Superscript | ¹ ² ³ footnotes |
Which superscript letters are missing in Unicode?
Digits 0–9 always map (⁰–⁹). Most Latin letters have a raised form, but q has none. This tool leaves q normal and converts what exists. If a classmate sees a box, their font is missing the glyph; they still received the right code point.
Where can you paste Unicode superscript?
Paste works anywhere that accepts plain Unicode text. Chat apps have no raise button, so this is the practical path.
| App | Native raise button | Unicode ² paste |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | |
| Discord | No | Yes |
| Google Docs | Yes (Format menu) | Yes |
| Microsoft Teams | Limited | Usually yes |
| Word | Yes (Ctrl + Shift + +) | Yes |
What is the opposite of superscript?
The opposite sits below the baseline (H₂O, CO₂). Superscript sits above (x², ¹). Short compare: below vs above the line.
How to use the converter in four steps
- Type plain text:
x2,m2,E=mc2, or1for a footnote. - Keep Superscript selected. Formula raises only digits after letters; Full raises every supported character.
- Copy with Copy to Clipboard or the output panel Copy button.
- Paste into Word, WhatsApp, Discord, Docs, or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a superscript?
Keep Superscript selected, type x2 or 1, click Copy, and paste. You get Unicode characters such as x² or ¹.
How do I type superscript on a keyboard?
There is no universal key for raised digits. Use this page, or in Word use Ctrl + Shift + + (Windows) / Command + Shift + + (Mac). Unicode paste works in more apps than the Word shortcut alone.
How do I get raised numbers ⁰–⁹?
Type 0123456789 with Superscript on, and copy ⁰¹²³⁴⁵⁶⁷⁸⁹. For a single raised 2, type 2 and copy ².
What is a superscript example?
Common examples: x² (squared), m² (square meters), E=mc², and footnote markers ¹ ² ³.
What is the opposite of superscript?
Subscript sits below the line (H₂O). Superscript sits above (x²). Use the homepage tool for chemistry digits.
Does superscript work in WhatsApp?
Yes. Paste Unicode from this page into WhatsApp. It is plain text, not Word formatting, so modern phones usually show it correctly.
Should I use a Word shortcut or Unicode?
Use Word or Docs shortcuts when you stay inside that app. Use Unicode when you need the same exponent or footnote in chat, email, or slides without reformatting.
Is this tool free?
Yes. Free in the browser, works offline after the first load. No signup.
Is the output Unicode or HTML?
This tool outputs Unicode characters (real text), not HTML tags like <sup>. Unicode copies into Word, Docs, WhatsApp, and most modern apps.