Editing How to Add Exponents to Microsoft Word (section)



Adding exponents (also known as superscripts) to Microsoft Word can be done using the superscript formatting option. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Microsoft Word and type the base number or letter that you want to raise to an exponent.

2. Select the base number or letter, then click on the "Home" tab in the top menu.

3. Click on the "Superscript" button in the "Font" section of the "Home" tab. This will change the selected text to a smaller size and raise it slightly above the baseline.

4. Type the exponent after the base number or letter. It will automatically appear as a superscript.

5. If you want to remove the superscript formatting, simply select the superscript text and click on the "Superscript" button again to toggle it off.

Alternatively, you can also use keyboard shortcuts to add exponents in Word:

1. Type the base number or letter.

2. To make it a superscript, press the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys on your keyboard, then press the "+" (plus sign) key.

3. Type the exponent after the base number or letter. It will automatically appear as a superscript.

4. To toggle off the superscript formatting, simply press the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys again, then press the "+" key.

That's it! With these simple steps, you can easily add exponents to your Microsoft Word documents.