Inserting superscripts in Google Docs is essential when working with mathematical equations, scientific notations, or citations. Superscripts allow smaller text to appear above the baseline, helping you properly format exponents, ordinal indicators, and more.

Using keyboard shortcuts to superscript

Step 1: Select the text you want to format as superscript.

Step 2: Press CTRL + . on your keyboard. This shortcut will instantly convert the selected text into superscript.

You can revert the superscript formatting by highlighting the superscript text and pressing CTRL + . again or by using the Format menu to deselect the superscript option.

Using the Format menu to superscript

Step 1: Highlight the text you wish to turn into superscript.

Step 2: Click on the Format menu at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Hover over the Text option in the dropdown menu, then click on Superscript from the expanded submenu.

The highlighted text will now appear as superscript in your document.

Typing directly in superscript mode

You can also type directly in superscript without formatting existing text.

Step 1: Place the cursor where you want to start typing superscript text.

Step 2: Activate superscript mode by clicking on the Format menu, hovering over Text, and selecting Superscript, or by pressing CTRL + .

Step 3: Type the content you want in superscript. Once finished, deactivate superscript mode by repeating the shortcut CTRL + . or by deselecting the superscript option in the Format menu.

By utilizing these methods, you can efficiently add superscript text in Google Docs, enhancing the professionalism and accuracy of your documents.