(Likewise, this is actually ⌘ and shift and + keys) (This is actually ctrl and shift and = keys) Pressing the shortcut again will return to normal text. Pressing the shortcut once will place it in subscript or superscript mode. When in equation editor, those shortcuts do not. I also know of the CTRL+, CTRL+SHIFT+ shortcuts to toggle superscript/subscript modeoutside of equation editor. My question: I am aware of the ALT+ keyboard shortcut to get to equation editor mode.
Important: These following command keys serve as toggles. I'm glad I upgraded from 2007 as there are many new useful features. Conversely, superscripts are set slightly above this line of type. Subscripts are the small letters or numbers that are set slightly below the normal line of text. the shortcut key combination, see below) and the next letter you type will use the. Using these shortcuts makes things much easier. Superscript and subscript buttons for Excel 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016. Typing a lot of subscripts or superscripts in a Word document can try anyone’s patience.
These directions include the shortcuts for both Word for Windows and Word for Mac. Actually, it is really easy once you know the shortcuts. You can then click on "abc Normal Text" again to continue typing the equation.Posted Maby David Kirk in Microsoft Officeįrequently, people ask me for an easy method for doing subscripts and superscripts in Word. The 3 should now be subscripted following the O.
The buttons will appear as an X with a superscript or subscript character on the Quick Access Toolbar.