How to Add a Superscript in HTML and Markdown
Learn how to easily add superscripts using HTML <sup> tags and Markdown caret syntax for clear text formatting.
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To add a superscript, use the caret (^) symbol followed by the text you want to superscript. For example, in HTML, you can use the `<sup>` tag: `<sup>2</sup>` to display 2 as a superscript. In Markdown, the caret is placed around the text like this: `2^nd^` to display 2<sup>nd</sup>.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the HTML tag for superscript? The HTML tag for superscript is <sup>, which wraps around the text you want to display as superscript.
- How do you write superscript in Markdown? In Markdown, you add superscript by placing the caret (^) symbol around the text, like this: 2^nd^.
- Can I use superscript in plain text emails? Plain text emails do not support formatting like superscript, so you often need to use formats like HTML emails or plain text approximations.