Using Subscript and Superscript

This topic provides a conceptual overview of how to use subscript and superscript formatting in the FormattedTextEditor or FormattedLinkLabel controls.

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Subscript or Superscript is text that is displayed in a slightly smaller than normal font and is either slightly above or below the normal baseline.

Subscripts are often used in chemical formulas:

H₂O

C₆H₁₂O₆

An example of superscript is when using ordinal indicators:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Subscript and superscript text may be added to the FormattedTextEditor or FormattedLinkLabel controls in one of two ways: either using a tag or a style.

Note that Subscript and Superscript can be combined with other formatting attributes. For example, it is possible for the Superscript to be bold or underlined.

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