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 I 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 do subscripts on 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."
