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How to Use WPS Superscript and Subscript on Windows

Last updated:July 16, 2026

This section includes 5 how-to topics for formatting superscript and subscript in WPS Slides on Windows, and all 5 are available without membership.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Apply superscript from the ribbon toolbarFree
22. Apply subscript from the ribbon toolbarFree
33. Apply superscript from the right-click menuFree
44. Apply subscript from the right-click menuFree
55. Use keyboard shortcuts for superscript and subscriptFree

How-to Guide

1. Apply superscript from the ribbon toolbar

Entry point: Home / Text Tools → Superscript

  1. Select the text you want to format as superscript.
  2. Click the Home tab or Text Tools.
  3. Click Superscript.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected text appears above the baseline.
  • Next actions: You can continue typing, copying, or adjusting the font size.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not select text first, the format may not apply to the intended characters.

2. Apply subscript from the ribbon toolbar

Entry point: Home / Text Tools → drop-down arrow next to Superscript → Subscript

  1. Select the text you want to format as subscript.
  2. Click the Home tab or Text Tools.
  3. Click the drop-down arrow next to the superscript button.
  4. Click Subscript.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected text appears below the baseline.
  • Next actions: You can continue editing other content in the same text box.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you click the superscript button directly, you will get superscript instead of subscript.

3. Apply superscript from the right-click menu

Entry point: Select text → right-click → Font → Superscript

  1. Select the text you want to format as superscript.
  2. Right-click the selected text and choose Font.
  3. In the Font dialog box, select Superscript.
  4. Confirm the offset setting if needed.
  5. Click OK.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The text displays with the superscript style from the Font dialog box.
  • Next actions: You can continue editing the presentation outside the dialog box.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the offset is adjusted too much, the layout may look uneven.

4. Apply subscript from the right-click menu

Entry point: Select text → right-click → Font → Subscript

  1. Select the text you want to format as subscript.
  2. Right-click the selected text and choose Font.
  3. In the Font dialog box, select Subscript.
  4. Click OK.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The text displays below the baseline.
  • Next actions: You can continue changing font size, color, or other font styles.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the text box is not in editing mode, the Font option may not appear as expected.

5. Use keyboard shortcuts for superscript and subscript

Entry point: Select text, then use keyboard shortcuts

  1. Select the text you want to format as superscript or subscript.
  2. Use the keyboard shortcuts:
    • Superscript: Ctrl + Shift + =
    • Subscript: Ctrl + =

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The text switches to superscript or subscript immediately.
  • Next actions: You can repeat the shortcut on other text.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Input methods or other apps may interfere with the shortcut.