How to Use WPS Superscript and Subscript on iOS

This how-to guide includes 2 topics—apply superscript and apply subscript—and you can use the index below to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

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. Open the Home tab.
4. Tap Superscript. The icon appears as x^2^.
5. The selected text is formatted as superscript.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The selected text appears above the normal text line.
• Next action available: You can continue typing, editing, or saving the document.
• No side effect: Unselected text keeps its original formatting.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no text is selected first, the formatting change may not be obvious.
• Environment note: You need to be in an editable Writer document.

2. Apply Subscript

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

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

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The selected text appears below the normal text line.
• Next action available: You can continue editing formulas, chemical notation, or note content.
• No side effect: Other body text remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not expand the additional options, the Subscript button may not appear.
• Environment note: Use the related formatting controls from the Home tab.