Superscript Generator

Transform your text into superscript Unicode characters that appear above the baseline.

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How to Use the Superscript Generator

Convert any text to superscript Unicode characters that appear above the baseline. The converted text works in any application that supports Unicode, including social media, email, and plain text editors.

  1. Type or paste your text into the input field above.
  2. See the instant preview as your text converts to superscript Unicode characters in real time.
  3. Click "Copy Superscript" to copy the converted text to your clipboard.
  4. Paste anywhere — documents, social media posts, messaging apps, or any text field that supports Unicode.

What Is Superscript Unicode?

Superscript Unicode characters appear above the text baseline, positioned higher and smaller than regular text. They are part of the Unicode standard blocks "Superscripts and Subscripts" (U+2070 through U+207F) and "Phonetic Extensions" (U+1D00 through U+1D7F), which means they are real characters rather than formatting.

Unlike HTML <sup> tags which only work in web pages, Unicode superscript characters work everywhere: social media bios, plain text emails, messaging apps, code comments, and any application that supports UTF-8 encoding. The standard includes superscript versions of all digits and most lowercase letters, giving superscript better character coverage than subscript.

Common Uses for Superscript

  • Mathematics: Write exponents and powers in plain text — x², 2³ = 8, a² + b² = c² (Pythagorean theorem).
  • Footnotes and references: Add footnote markers without HTML — "See note¹" or "According to the study²."
  • Ordinal numbers: Write ordinals in proper typographic form.
  • Trademark and legal: Add trademark symbols and legal markers like ™ and ®.
  • Social media: Create small raised text for decorative effect on Instagram bios, Discord messages, and Twitter posts.

Superscript vs Subscript

FeatureSuperscriptSubscript
PositionAbove the baselineBelow the baseline
Unicode rangeU+2070-207F, U+1D00-1D7FU+2080-209F
Primary useExponents, footnotesChemistry, indices
Examplex², 10³H₂O, xₙ
Letter coverageMost lowercase letters17 letters

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I use superscript Unicode characters?
Superscript Unicode characters work on any platform that supports Unicode text, including Instagram, Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, WhatsApp, Telegram, email clients, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and code editors. They are real characters in the Unicode standard, so they display correctly in any modern application.
Do all characters have superscript Unicode versions?
Unicode includes superscript versions of all 10 digits (0-9) and most lowercase letters. However, some letters do not have official superscript equivalents. The generator uses the closest available character for unsupported letters. Overall, superscript has better letter coverage than subscript in the Unicode standard.
What is the difference between Unicode superscript and HTML superscript?
HTML superscript uses the <sup> tag to visually raise text on web pages, but the text is still regular characters with formatting applied. Unicode superscript uses actual superscript characters from the Unicode standard that are inherently small and raised. Unicode superscript works in plain text fields where HTML formatting is not supported, such as social media and messaging apps.
How do I write mathematical exponents with superscript?
Type the exponent number or letter and the generator converts it to superscript automatically. For example, typing "2" produces the superscript 2 character, and typing "n" produces the superscript n character. Common uses include x squared, 10 cubed, and e to the nth power.
Can I use superscript for footnotes in plain text?
Yes. Unicode superscript digits are commonly used as footnote markers in plain text documents. You can write references with superscript numbers and list footnotes at the bottom. This is the standard approach for footnotes in text fields that do not support HTML or rich formatting.
Can I combine superscript and subscript in the same text?
Yes. You can mix Unicode superscript and subscript characters freely in the same text. Use this generator for superscript and the Subscript Generator for subscript portions, then combine the results by pasting them together. This is useful for scientific notation that requires both exponents and indices.