To make text appear slightly above (superscript) or below (subscript) your regular text, you can use keyboard shortcuts.
- Select the character that you want to format.
- For superscript, press Ctrl, Shift, and the Plus sign (+) at the same time. For subscript, press Ctrl and the Minus sign (-) at the same time.
How do you type a subscript?
This button looks like a white "n" on a red background with superscript and subscript "n"s next to the space bar. It will switch your keyboard to the super/subscript layout. Tap the subscript character you want to type. Find and tap the subscript you want to type on the keyboard.
How do you add a subscript in Google Docs?
How to insert a superscript or subscript in Google Docs using special characters
- Place the cursor in your Google Doc where you want to insert the special character.
- Click the "Insert" menu and then click "Special characters."
- Click the rightmost drop-down and choose either "Superscript" or "Subscript."
