What Is a Superscript Text Generator?

Quick answer: superscript is text set smaller and higher than the normal line, like the 2 in x². A superscript text generator replaces each character with a raised Unicode equivalent, which keeps exponents, footnote numbers, and ™ marks intact in apps lacking a formatting toolbar.

Word processors raise text with a formatting command, but that formatting disappears the moment you paste into a bio, a comment box or a chat. Unicode answers that problem with standalone raised code points, namely ⁰ through ⁹, the five signs ⁺ ⁻ ⁼ ⁽ ⁾, plus modifier letters that linguists requested long ago.

Beyond simple conversion, this page adds three utilities. Its equation formatter understands the caret notation used in calculators and spreadsheets, so x^2 becomes x², 2^(n+1) becomes 2ⁿ⁺¹, and 6.022e23 becomes 6.022 × 10²³. The footnote builder numbers your notes automatically, and the character chart shows exactly which capitals are missing, which is something most converters hide from you.

• 15 Raised digits and math signs
• 19 Capitals with a raised form
• 4 Footnote marker systems

How Do You Type Superscript Text?

1. Type or paste: Enter a word, a unit like m2, or a formula written with ^.
2. Pick a style: Raise everything, only the numbers, only the last word, or add a mark.
3. Use a utility: Format a whole equation, number your footnotes, or copy single characters from the chart.
4. Copy and paste: The raised characters stay raised in any app, form, or document.

Which Letters and Numbers Can Be Superscript?

All ten digits and the math signs have proper superscript code points in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070 to U+209F), except ¹ ² ³, which live in Latin-1 for historical reasons. Letters are borrowed from the Spacing Modifier Letters and Phonetic Extensions blocks.

Group	Raised forms	Gaps
Digits	⁰ ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹	None
Signs	⁺ ⁻ ⁼ ⁽ ⁾	No raised slash, dot or comma
Lowercase	ᵃ ᵇ ᶜ … ˣ ʸ ᶻ	q only since Unicode 14; ᑫ is a stand-in
Capitals	ᴬ ᴮ ᴰ ᴱ ᴳ ᴴ ᴵ ᴶ ᴷ ᴸ ᴹ ᴺ ᴼ ᴾ ᴿ ᵀ ᵁ ⱽ ᵂ	No S, X, Y, or Z; C, F, and Q are Unicode 14 only
Greek	ᵅ ᵝ ᵞ ᵟ ᵋ ᶿ ᶥ ᶲ ᵡ	Most other Greek letters

Where Is Superscript Used?

• Exponents and powers: x², 2¹⁰ and 10⁻³ in homework, forum answers and spreadsheets shared as text.
• Units of area and volume: square metres (m²) and cubic centimetres (cm³) in listings and recipes.
• Footnotes and citations: numbered markers that point readers to sources at the bottom of a post.
• Ordinal numbers: 1ˢᵗ, 2ⁿᵈ and 3ʳᵈ in invitations and leaderboards, plus 1º and 1ᵉʳ in Spanish and French.
• Brand marks: ™ and ℠ after product names in descriptions and profiles.
• Ion charges: Na⁺, Ca²⁺ and SO₄²⁻ when chemistry notes need a charge above the line.
• Aesthetic bios: tiny raised whispers and asides that feel playful next to normal words.

Superscript Terms Explained

Base and exponent

In 5³, the 5 is the base and the raised 3 is the exponent, meaning 5 × 5 × 5.

Caret notation

Writing a power as 5^3, the convention used by calculators, code, and spreadsheets.

Modifier letter

A Unicode letter designed to sit raised, first used by linguists to mark sounds.

Ordinal indicator

The raised ending in 1ˢᵗ or 1º that turns a number into a position.

Scientific notation

A number written as a value times a power of ten, for example 3 × 10⁸.

Footnote marker

A small raised number or symbol linking a statement to a note elsewhere.

What Makes This Superscript Generator Different?

Equation formatter

Caret powers, e-notation, units and ordinals at once.

Footnote builder

Inline notes become numbered markers and a list.

Character chart

Code points, names and the honest gaps.

Capital mode

Uses real raised capitals wherever they exist.

Marks

Trademark, service mark, and three ordinal systems.

Smart partial

Raise only numbers, letters, first or last words.

Got a formula full of carets?

Paste it once and every power is raised correctly.

x² Open the Equation Formatter

What Are the Keyboard Shortcuts for Superscript?

Where	Shortcut	What it does
Microsoft Word (Windows)	Ctrl + Shift + =	Toggles superscript formatting
Microsoft Word (Mac)	Cmd + Shift + =	Toggles superscript formatting
Google Docs	Ctrl +. (Cmd + . on Mac)	Toggles superscript formatting
Windows Alt codes	Alt+0185, Alt+0178, Alt+0179	Types ¹ ² ³ on the number pad
Phones	Long press 1, 2 or 3	Some keyboards offer ¹ ² ³ in the pop-up
Everywhere else	This generator	Copy any raised character

Why Does My Superscript Look Wrong?

Symptom	Cause	What to do
¹ ² ³ look bigger than ⁴ ⁵ ⁶	They come from a different, older block and some fonts draw them larger	Use a font with matched digits, or accept the small mismatch
A capital came out lowercase	No raised S, X, Y or Z capital exists	Switch to lowercase superscript for a consistent look
The q looks like a curl	ᑫ is a syllabic character used as a stand-in	Try the Strict style on newer devices
A square appears instead of a letter	The Unicode 14 letters are missing from older fonts	Use the standard capitals style
Search engines skip my raised words	Modifier letters are not the same as normal letters	Keep important words plain and raise only extras

Unicode Superscript or Formatted Superscript?

	Unicode characters (this tool)	Word, Docs or HTML sup tag
Stays raised after pasting into an app	✅	❌ Formatting is lost
Any letter or symbol	Only those that exist	✅ Everything
Screen reader friendly	Digits yes, letters partly	✅
Best for	Bios, chats, plain-text notes	Papers, websites, print

Tips for Clean Superscript

Raise only what needs it

Exponents, marks, and footnote numbers read best when the rest stays normal.

Group long powers

Type x^(n+1) so the whole expression rises together.

Prefer digits

Raised digits are supported everywhere, unlike some raised letters.

Keep a notes list

Footnote markers mean little without matching notes at the end.

Superscript Questions and Answers

What is superscript text?

It is text printed smaller and above the normal line, used for exponents, footnote numbers, ordinals, and marks such as ™.

What is the quickest way to get x²?

Type x2 into the box and copy Units and Powers, or type x^2 into the equation formatter to get x².

Can every letter be written in superscript?

All lowercase letters can, with q relying on a look-alike on older devices. Capitals S, X, Y, and Z have no raised form.

Does superscript work on Instagram and TikTok?

Yes. These are ordinary Unicode characters, so bios, captions and comments show them like any other text.

How do I type superscript in Microsoft Word?

Select the characters and press Ctrl + Shift + = on Windows or Cmd + Shift + = on a Mac.

What is the Google Docs shortcut for superscript?

Press Ctrl + full stop on Windows or Cmd + full stop on a Mac with the text selected.

How do I convert scientific notation such as 3e8?

Paste it into the equation formatter with the e-notation box ticked; 3e8 turns into 3 × 10⁸.

What does x^(n+1) become?

The formatter raises everything inside the brackets and drops them, giving xⁿ⁺¹.

How can I add numbered footnotes to a social post?

Write each note in double square brackets inside the footnote builder; it inserts ¹ ² ³ and lists the notes below.

Why are ¹ ² ³ sometimes a different size?

They were encoded early in Latin-1 while the other digits sit in a later block, so some fonts draw them differently.

How do I write 1st, 2nd and 3rd with raised endings?

Type them normally into the equation formatter with ordinals ticked, or use the Ordinal Suffixes style.

How do I type the trademark symbol?

Copy the Trademark style or the ™ tile in the chart. On Windows, Alt+0153 also works.

Is there a superscript minus sign?

Yes, ⁻ (U+207B). It is what makes 10⁻³ and x⁻¹ look correct.

Can I write a superscript fraction or decimal point?

Unicode has no raised slash or dot, so use negative powers such as x⁻¹ or write the fraction normally.

Superscript or subscript: which one goes up?

Superscript sits above the line, as in x²; subscript sits below it, as in H₂O.

Do raised letters affect search engines?

Modifier letters are separate characters, so search and screen readers may not match them to normal words. Keep key words plain.

Which Unicode block holds superscripts?

Superscripts and Subscripts, U+2070 to U+209F, plus a few in Latin-1 and the phonetic modifier blocks.

How do I write Spanish or French ordinals?

Type 1o, 1a or 1er; the matching styles turn them into 1º, 1ª and 1ᵉʳ.

Can I use superscript in Excel cells?

Pasted Unicode superscript stays raised in a cell even though it is plain text, which is handy for headers such as m².

Does anything get uploaded?

No. Raising, formatting, and footnoting happen on your own device, and the page never transmits your text.

Do I pay anything for these superscript tools?

No, every style, the formatter, the footnote builder, and the chart are free without an account.

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