WPS Superscript and Subscript on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about Superscript and Subscript usually involve removing formatting, display results, and handling more complex layouts; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

How do I remove superscript or subscript formatting?

  1. Select the text that already has superscript or subscript applied.
  2. Click the matching Superscript or Subscript button again, or use the same shortcut again.
  3. You can also open the right-click Font settings and clear the matching option.

Can I adjust the font size of superscript or subscript text separately?

  1. Select the text that is already formatted as superscript or subscript.
  2. Open the font-related settings and adjust the font size.
  3. Check the layout afterward to make sure the result is still clear and balanced.

Can I show superscript and subscript at the same character position?

  1. Standard text formatting is not designed to stack superscript and subscript on the same character position.
  2. For more complex math or chemistry expressions, try using the equation feature.
  3. You can also split characters or use segmented layout methods for an approximate result.

Glossary

TermDefinition
SuperscriptA text format that places characters above the normal text baseline, often used for exponents, footnote numbers, and symbol marks.
SubscriptA text format that places characters below the normal text baseline, often used for chemical formulas, variable indexes, and numbering.
Font settingsA settings panel used to adjust text display properties such as font size, style, superscript, and subscript.