WPS Superscript and Subscript on iOS lets you format selected text as superscript or subscript; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Superscript and subscript in WPS Office for iOS are character formatting options that place text above or below the baseline. They are useful for math expressions, chemical formulas, footnote references, and numbered notes.
Core tasks include:
- Apply superscript to selected text.
- Apply subscript to selected text.
This feature is useful for quick mobile formatting when you need to edit formulas, symbols, or note markers in a document. After formatting is applied, the selected characters appear smaller and shift above or below the main text line.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A supported iPhone or iPad system that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local superscript or subscript editing; internet access is needed for download, sign-in, or sync |
| Other | You need to open or create a Writer document and access the Tools panel and the Home tab |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, then sign in to start using document editing features |
| Post-install check | Open a document, go to Tools → Home, and confirm that the superscript-related formatting entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, you can select text and use Tools → Home to apply superscript or subscript for quick mobile formatting. | Word supports formatting text as superscript or subscript and provides Home tab controls plus additional formatting methods. | Google Docs supports superscripts and subscripts in equations and also documents keyboard shortcuts for superscript and subscript. | Notion mainly handles superscript and subscript through math equations and KaTeX-style input rather than a standard text-format button for regular document text. | Acrobat focuses on PDF text editing, and its help content states that you can add superscripts or subscripts while editing PDF text. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The iOS path is direct for regular text formatting on mobile devices. Distinct: The source feature description shows no membership restriction for this task. | Compared with WPS: Word documentation covers desktop and web workflows in more detail, but the mobile path described here is less direct than the WPS iOS route. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes equation input and shortcuts, so its workflow differs from direct mobile text formatting in WPS. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with equation blocks and inline equations than with standard character-format controls in a document editor. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is centered on PDF editing, so its document type and editing context differ from WPS Writer on iOS. |
| Official Source | — | Format text as superscript or subscript in Word | Use equations in a document | Math equations | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to apply superscript or subscript to regular text quickly on an iPhone or iPad, WPS offers a straightforward mobile editing path. Microsoft and Google provide related capabilities, but their official guidance focuses more on desktop, web, or equation workflows. Notion and Adobe support adjacent scenarios, though their primary editing models differ from standard Writer text formatting.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entering math expressions | Students, teachers | Need to type powers and exponents on mobile | Use superscript for exponent characters |
| 2 | Editing chemical formulas | Students, researchers | Need to place element counts below the baseline | Use subscript for formula numbers |
| 3 | Formatting footnote numbers | Editors, office users | Need note numbers to stand apart from body text | Use superscript for footnote markers |
| 4 | Adjusting annotation symbols | Mobile office users | Fine formatting is inconvenient on a phone | Use the formatting entry in Tools for quick changes |
| 5 | Standardizing special text | Everyday document users | Special characters look inconsistent | Apply superscript or subscript for consistent display |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Apply superscript | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Apply subscript | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other advanced benefits | Depends on the account and platform display | May include additional advanced features and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional editing of formulas, footnotes, or chemical notation | Free | Superscript and subscript are available for basic formatting needs |
| Broader use of advanced features across workflows | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need additional advanced editing or service features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page