When should you use superscript?
Superscript has several uses in math and science. The most common is to show an exponent (i.e., repeated multiplication of a number by itself, such as squaring or cubing a number). This is also known as a “power” number: We can also write “four cubed” as 43.
How do you type a superscript of 2?
Occasionally you may find yourself wanting to type superscript (see the adjacent graphic) or subscript (102). You can do this through the Font dialog box, but there is a much faster way. For superscript, simply press Ctrl + Shift + + (press and hold Ctrl and Shift, then press +).
