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title: How to Add Superscript and Subscript to Text
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# How to Add Superscript and Subscript to Text

**This article will cover:**

- How to Add Superscript
- How to Add Subscript

A superscript or subscript is a smaller piece of text positioned above (superscript) or below (subscript) the regular text line. These elements are commonly used in citations and mathematical formulas. When importing a PDF into the Design Huddle editor, superscripts and subscripts are automatically included. You can also add them manually by following the steps below:

**How to Add Superscript**

1. Highlight the text you would like to superscript
2. In the context menu, click **X2**

**How to Add Subscript**

1. Highlight the text you would like to subscript
2. In the context menu, click **X2**

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