What is superscript?
Superscript is text above the baseline, think x², E=mc², or a footnote marker ¹. It is not the same as making font size smaller; Unicode superscript characters stay when you copy between Word, Google Docs, and chat apps.
Quick answer: Use superscript for powers, footnotes, and raised symbols. Open our generator, choose Superscript, type your text, and copy the result.
When do you need superscript?
- Math powers: x², y³, aⁿ
- Science: E=mc², 10⁶
- Footnotes: markers ¹ ² ³
Step by step: superscript generator copy paste.
What does superscript look like in practice?
| Use | Plain text | Superscript |
|---|---|---|
| Exponent | x2 | x² |
| Physics | E=mc2 | E=mc² |
| Footnote | 1 | ¹ |
What is the opposite of superscript?
Subscript sits below the line (H₂O, x₁). If you need both on one page, switch modes on the generator or read subscript vs superscript.
Create Superscript Online
- Open the generator and select Superscript.
- Type text (for example
x2), then Copy. - Paste into Word, Google Docs, slides, or chat.
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