Superscript and Subscript Generator
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Convert text to superscript and subscript Unicode characters.
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Examples
2 (superscript)
²
H2O (subscript 2)
H₂O
E=mc2
E=mc²
1st 2nd 3rd
1ˢᵗ 2ⁿᵈ 3ʳᵈ
x2 + y2 = z2
x² + y² = z²
Why Use This Tool?
What problems does this solve?
Mathematical and scientific notation requires superscript and subscript characters that aren't on standard keyboards. This tool converts text to these Unicode characters.
Common use cases:
- Creating mathematical expressions like x squared
- Writing chemical formulas like H2O
- Adding footnote-style references in plain text
Who benefits from this tool?
Students writing formulas in plain text. Scientists sharing equations online. Anyone needing superscript/subscript without rich text.
Privacy first: All processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
All digits (0-9) and most lowercase letters have Unicode superscript versions. Some uppercase letters and special characters don't have standardized superscript forms. Digits have the most complete and consistent coverage.
Unicode included more superscript characters because of their frequent use in mathematics and footnotes. Subscript is primarily used for chemical formulas and indices, which mainly need letters and numbers. The standard simply has fewer subscript characters defined.
You can write simple equations with exponents and basic subscripts. Complex mathematical notation with fractions, integrals, or Greek letters requires LaTeX or specialized equation editors. Unicode super/subscript is best for simple expressions.
Yes, Unicode superscript and subscript characters display correctly in Excel, Word, and most applications. However, these programs also have built-in super/subscript formatting which may be preferable for consistent appearance with other formatted text.
Visually, superscript numbers look like exponents, but they're just display characters, not mathematical operators. For actual calculations, use your programming language's exponent operators (** or ^). The Unicode characters are for display only.
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