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 |
| Version guidance | Use the latest WPS Office app | Helps you see the latest editing entry points and layout |
About This Feature
Overview
Superscript and subscript in WPS Office for iOS are text-formatting tools for placing selected characters above or below the baseline. They are useful for math expressions, chemical formulas, footnote markers, and similar document formatting tasks.
Core tasks include:
- Apply superscript: display selected text in a raised position for squares, exponents, or footnote markers.
- Apply subscript: display selected text in a lowered position for chemical formulas, indexed variables, or formula notation.
This feature is useful for students, teachers, researchers, and everyday document editors who need quick mobile formatting.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No required connection for local superscript or subscript editing; internet is needed for download, sign-in, or sync |
| Other | Open an editable document and make sure you have permission to edit text |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad before using superscript and subscript.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Open the download page, choose the iPhone or iPad version, and follow the on-screen steps |
| Post-install Check | Open a document, then check the Tools and Home areas for superscript or subscript controls |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you set superscript and subscript from the document editing interface through Tools and Home for common text formatting. | Microsoft Word officially supports superscript and subscript from the Home tab, and also documents keyboard shortcuts and font dialog options. | Google Docs officially documents superscripts and subscripts mainly through equation entry and equation shortcuts, which are more equation-focused. | Notion mainly handles superscript and subscript through math equations and KaTeX syntax such as ^ and _, rather than a traditional word-processing text-format button path. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports adding superscript or subscript while editing text in PDFs, which fits PDF revision workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the mobile editing path is direct for common document formatting. Distinct: it supports everyday text layout needs without switching into equation input first. | Compared with WPS: Word's official guidance emphasizes Home-tab controls, shortcuts, and font settings, with stronger desktop-oriented instructions. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs documentation focuses more on equation tools and equation shortcuts than standard text-formatting flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for equation-style input with KaTeX syntax than a standard text-formatting workflow. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat provides this capability inside PDF text editing, so the use case is more centered on PDF updates than document drafting. |
| Official Source | — | Format text as superscript or subscript in Word | Use equations in a document | Math equations | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: WPS is a practical choice for how to use superscript and subscript on iPhone or iPad during everyday document editing. Compared with tools that focus more on desktop controls, equation syntax, or PDF revision, WPS fits a more direct mobile document-formatting workflow.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entering math expressions | Students, teachers | Need to type squares, exponents, and similar notation on mobile | Use superscript to format text such as x² or a³ |
| 2 | Editing chemical formulas | Students, researchers | Need to enter characters such as H₂O or CO₂ correctly | Use subscript to lower the number characters |
| 3 | Organizing footnote markers | Editors, office users | Need clearer separation between markers and body text | Use superscript for footnote numbers |
| 4 | Marking indexed variables | Science and engineering users | Variable indexes are hard to show in plain text | Use subscript for text such as x₁ or a₂ |
| 5 | Quick mobile formatting | Everyday document users | Need to finish basic formatting while away from a desktop | Use the Tools and Home path to apply the format quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic superscript and subscript formatting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced features and extended benefits | Some features may be limited | More advanced features are available based on the selected plan |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB of cloud space | 20 GB of cloud space, depending on plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional formula, chemistry, or footnote editing | Free | Basic superscript and subscript formatting is enough for everyday document layout |
| Frequent multi-device document work with broader feature needs | WPS Member | Better suited for users who also want more cloud storage and additional advanced features |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Subscribe to WPS
- Before subscribing, review the available plans and included features on the pricing page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page