How to Use WPS Superscript and Subscript on Android

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use superscript and subscript in WPS on Android with 2 how-to topics: apply superscript and apply subscript; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to finish the task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Apply SuperscriptFree
22. Apply SubscriptFree

How-to Guide

1. Apply Superscript

Entry path: Tools → Home → Superscript

  1. Select the text you want to format as superscript.
  2. Tap Tools.
  3. Tap the Home tab.
  4. Tap Superscript. The icon appears as x^2^.
  5. The selected text is displayed as superscript.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the selected text appears above the baseline.
  • What you can do next: continue typing, save the file, or keep editing other content.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if no text is selected first, you may not see the expected formatting change right away.
  • Environment note: this action needs to be performed in the Writer document editing view.

2. Apply Subscript

Entry path: Tools → Home → More next to Superscript → Subscript

  1. Select the text you want to format as subscript.
  2. Tap Tools.
  3. Tap the Home tab.
  4. Tap the ... icon next to Superscript.
  5. Tap Subscript. The icon appears as x~2~.
  6. The selected text is displayed as subscript.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the selected text appears below the baseline.
  • What you can do next: continue editing formulas, indexed variables, or save the document.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if you do not open the more options menu, the subscript button may not appear.
  • Environment note: this action needs to be performed in the Writer document editing view.