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Superscript & Subscript Generator

Convert any text to Unicode superscript (ˢᵘᵖᵉʳ) or subscript (ₛᵤᵦ) characters — copy and paste anywhere without special formatting. Includes small caps, ordinal shortcuts (1ˢᵗ 2ⁿᵈ), fraction symbols, and a live character map.

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Superscript output
Quick inserts
Ordinals
Superscript numbers
Fractions
Common formulas

📖How to Use the Superscript & Subscript Generator

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    Type or paste your text

    Enter the text you want to convert. As you type, the superscript and subscript outputs update in real time. You can type chemical formulas (H2O → H₂O) or mathematical exponents (x2 → x²).

  2. 2
    Choose your output format

    Select Superscript to raise characters above the baseline, Subscript to lower them below, or Small Caps for stylised text in documents. Use the preset buttons for common formulas, ordinals and fractions.

  3. 3
    Copy and paste anywhere

    The output uses standard Unicode characters — no special software or formatting needed. Copy and paste into social media bios, emails, documents, chat apps, or anywhere that accepts text.

💡Quick Reference

TypeExample
Superscript nums⁰ ¹ ² ³ ⁴
Subscript nums₀ ₁ ₂ ₃ ₄
Ordinals1ˢᵗ 2ⁿᵈ 3ʳᵈ
ChemicalH₂O CO₂
Fractions½ ⅓ ¼ ¾

Frequently Asked Questions

How does superscript text work without special formatting?

Unicode contains dedicated code points for characters that visually appear raised (superscript) or lowered (subscript) — for example the superscript digits ⁰¹²³⁴⁵⁶⁷⁸⁹. Because these are standard Unicode characters, they can be copied and pasted into any application that supports Unicode — which includes virtually every modern app, website, and messaging platform.

Are all letters available in superscript and subscript?

Not all letters have official Unicode equivalents. Superscript has most lowercase letters and all digits. Subscript has all digits but only a limited set of letters (mainly those used in chemical and mathematical notation). Where official equivalents do not exist, this tool uses the closest-looking Unicode characters as visual substitutes.

What are ordinal suffixes and how do I generate them?

Ordinal suffixes are the raised letters after a number: 1ˢᵗ, 2ⁿᵈ, 3ʳᵈ, 4ᵗʰ. This tool includes a one-click ordinal generator. Common ordinals (1st through 21st) are available as presets for quick insertion.

What is the difference between Unicode superscript and HTML superscript?

HTML superscript uses the sup tag and only works in HTML. Unicode superscript uses actual Unicode characters. This works everywhere Unicode is supported — plain text files, SMS, social media, chat apps, and email — without any special rendering engine. For web pages you control, the HTML sup tag is preferred for accessibility.

Can I use superscript text on social media?

Yes — Unicode superscript and subscript characters work on Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, and most other platforms. Some older platforms may filter out non-standard Unicode. Always test on your target platform before using in important posts.

What is small caps and when should I use it?

Small caps displays lowercase letters as smaller versions of uppercase letters. Unicode small caps uses dedicated code points (ᴀ ʙ ᴄ ᴅ etc.) that render consistently without CSS or font styling. Small caps are used in book typography, academic papers, headings in formal documents, and for stylistic effect in social media bios.