How to Use WPS Superscript and Subscript on Android

Use WPS Superscript and Subscript on Android with 2 how-to topics, including setting superscript and setting subscript; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set Superscript

Entry path: Tools → Home → Superscript

1. Open the Writer document that you want to edit.
2. Select the text that you want to format as superscript.
3. Tap Tools at the bottom or side of the screen.
4. Open the Home tab.
5. Tap Superscript, shown with an “x²” style icon.
6. Check whether the selected text now appears as superscript.

Success Criteria

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

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not select text first, the formatting may not apply to the intended content.
• Environment note: make sure the document is already in editing mode.

2. Set Subscript

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

1. Open the Writer document that you want to edit.
2. Select the text that you want to format as subscript.
3. Tap Tools.
4. Open the Home tab.
5. Tap the … more icon next to the superscript button.
6. Tap Subscript, shown with an “x₂” style icon.
7. Check whether the selected text now appears as subscript.

Success Criteria

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

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not open the more menu, the subscript option may stay hidden.
• Environment note: select the target text before applying the format.