How to Define Superscripted Text in HTML

Superscripts are commonly used for footnote references, as well as in mathematical formulas. In HTML, superscripts are specified using the SUP element.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Text or HTML editor

Define Superscripted Text in HTML

1. Find the text you want to superscript.
2. Enter an opening tag before the text and a closing tag after. The code for x² + y² = 1 would appear as follows:
   x2 + y2 = 1

Tips & Warnings

• The SUP element is an an exact counterpart to the SUB element, which indicates subscripts.