Superscript Text Overview
Unicode superscript letters and digits that lift your text above the baseline (think math exponents and footnote markers). Because these are true characters—not images—you can copy, paste, search, and style them like normal text. Superscripts are perfect for playful usernames, ranked lists (1st, 2nd), compact annotations, chemistry formulas, and math-flavored captions. Coverage varies across the alphabet (Unicode defines many but not all letters), so some capitals fall back to the closest available small superscript forms. For long passages, keep readability in mind and reserve this style for short highlights, indexes, and toppings.
Raise references, exponents, and ordinal endings—convert letters and digits into true superscripts for tidy footnotes and math notes in Notion pages, Overleaf comments, or WhatsApp Channels; paste your text, generate, then copy.
Superscript Text — lifted markers for notes, math, and ordinals
This tool maps your input to the Unicode superscript set (e.g., ᵃ ᵇ ᶜ and ⁰–⁹), so characters sit above the baseline like x² or 1ˢᵗ. Because they’re real glyphs—not images—you can copy, search, and index them like normal text. Coverage is broad but not total for A–Z, so a few capitals fall back to visually close small forms to keep lines readable.
Use for
- Inline citations and endnote cues (¹, ², ³) without extra CSS or images.
- Math/science notation: exponents (x², y³), isotopes (¹⁴C), units with powers (m·s⁻²).
- Ordinal endings and compact rankings: 1ˢᵗ, 2ⁿᵈ, 3ʳᵈ; version badges like v².
How to apply
- Paste your text in the left box.
- Generate the superscript output and copy.
- Use sparingly on digits, endings, or a keyword; keep surrounding copy normal for contrast.
Craft notes
- Limit length—raised glyphs work best as short cues, not full paragraphs.
- Expect minor platform differences; fonts draw superscripts at slightly different heights/weights.
- Accessibility: screen readers voice characters literally, so keep critical info in plain text nearby.
- Where a character lacks a dedicated superscript, the closest small form is used to preserve rhythm.
Similar tools to explore: Subscript for chemical indices, Serif Italic for elegant emphasis without elevation, Small Capital for compact headline hierarchy, and Monospace for tidy code-style labels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I use superscript text?
Anywhere that accepts Unicode—bios, captions, chats, and documents. It remains plain text, so it can be copied and indexed by search engines.
Why don’t all letters have a superscript version?
Unicode includes superscripts for many but not all Latin letters. For missing capitals, tools map to a visually close small superscript (e.g., A → ᵃ).
Does superscript hurt accessibility?
Screen readers usually read the letters literally (not as “superscript”). For critical content, keep normal text nearby or limit superscripts to decorations.
Will superscripts look the same everywhere?
They render slightly differently by font and platform, but modern OS and browsers support them broadly. Test in the target apps if appearance is critical.
Best uses for superscript?
Short annotations (e.g., x²), ordinal endings (ᵗʰ), chemistry (14C), playful handles, and compact labels. Avoid long blocks to keep readability high.