what is Subscript and superscript in Microsoft word.

 what is Subscript and superscript in Microsoft word.

In Microsoft Word, subscript and superscript are formatting options that allow you to position text slightly below or above the normal line of text, respectively. Here's a quick explanation of each:

1. Subscript: 

•    Subscript is text that appears below the baseline. It is often used in chemical formulas (e.g., H₂O), mathematical notations, or when indicating footnotes.
•     To apply subscript in Word:
•       Select the text you want to subscript.
•      Go to the Home tab.
•      Click on the Subscript button (ₓ₂) in the Font group, or press Ctrl + = on your keyboard.

2. Superscript: 

•    Superscript is text that appears above the baseline. It is commonly used for exponents (e.g., x²), ordinals (e.g., 1st), or in certain references.

   To apply superscript in Word:

•      Select the text you want to superscript.
•      Go to the Home tab.
•       Click on the Superscript button (x²) in the Font group, or press Ctrl + Shift + = on your keyboard.

These formatting tools allow you to make specialized annotations and add clarity to your documents, especially in scientific, mathematical, and reference writing.