How to Add Superscript Symbols to a Web Page

Superscript symbols are often used for footnotes and other information. Add them using HTML.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Open the page in a text editing program, such as EditPad or Notepad. Place the cursor where the symbol will appear.
2. Type the following for superscript one: ¹.
3. Use the following for superscript two: ².
4. Add superscript three using the following: ³.

Tips & Warnings

• For more symbols, read 'eHow to Find Symbol Codes for a Web Page.'
• All symbols have a numeric code, while some entities have both a text code and numeric code. For example, the copyright symbol can be either entered as >©> or >©>.
• All entities begin with an ampersand (&) and end with a semi-colon (;).
• Numeric entity codes always begin with an ampersand and a numeric pound (#) symbol.
• Do not put HTML tags in front of or behind the codes.
• Some older browsers will not recognize character entities. Viewers will simply see the code text.