Superscript and subscript are formatting options used in writing and typesetting to raise or lower a character or a string of characters relative to the normal line of text.
Superscript is a format where a character or a string of characters is raised above the normal line of text. It is often used to denote exponents, footnotes, and ordinal indicators (such as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd). In Microsoft Word, you can apply superscript formatting to selected text by highlighting the text and pressing 'Ctrl + Shift + +' on Windows or 'Command + Shift + +' on a Mac.
Subscript, on the other hand, is a format where a character or a string of characters is lowered below the normal line of text. It is often used to denote chemical formulas, mathematical expressions, and footnotes. In Microsoft Word, you can apply subscript formatting to selected text by highlighting the text and pressing 'Ctrl + =' on Windows or 'Command + =' on a Mac.
Overall, superscript and subscript are useful formatting options that allow you to add additional information to your text without disrupting the flow of the main text.
