Superscript, Straight From Unicode — No Formatting Required
Type your text and every character is swapped for its raised Unicode superscript equivalent, sitting slightly above the normal line — the same effect used for exponents like x² and ordinal suffixes like 1ˢᵗ, but as plain text rather than HTML formatting.
Because the output is real Unicode rather than a special font or a <sup>
tag, it survives being pasted into plain-text fields like social bios, usernames, and chat
messages that strip HTML.
What characters convert to superscript?
Unicode defines a superscript form for all 26 letters, digits 0–9, and five math symbols (+ − = ( )). Capital letters convert using the same glyph as their lowercase equivalent, since Unicode's superscript block has only one letterform series per letter, not separate upper and lower case forms. Characters outside that set — most punctuation, accented letters, and non-Latin scripts — have no superscript equivalent and are left unchanged.
What's the difference between superscript and subscript?
Both shift characters away from the baseline, just in opposite directions. Superscript raises characters above the line, as in exponents (x²) or footnote markers (source¹). Subscript lowers them below the line, the standard style for chemical formulas like H₂O. Both use complete Unicode ranges for letters, digits, and the same five math symbols.
How do I type superscript on my phone?
Most phone keyboards have no dedicated superscript key. Android's Gboard lets you long-press a digit to reveal a superscript form, but that only covers numbers, not letters, and iOS has no built-in option at all. Typing your text into this generator and copying the result is the simplest way to get superscript text on any device.
Does this affect screen readers or accessibility?
It can. Superscript Unicode characters may be announced by their formal Unicode name rather than as normal letters, which can be confusing for screen reader users. For content that needs to be reliably accessible, use your platform's built-in superscript formatting instead of Unicode characters.
Related tools
- Subscript Generator — the same idea, lowered below the line instead of raised.
- Small Text Generator — Superscript alongside Small Caps and Subscript for easy comparison.
- Stacked Text Generator — layers a second word on top of your text using combining characters.
Last reviewed: August 2026