Register
What is the purpose of superscripts and subscripts?
427,769 views
30 votes
30 votes
What is the purpose of superscripts and subscripts?

User Tarek Adam
by
3.3k points

2 Answers

7 votes
7 votes
The purpose of superscript is commonly used to add references for footnotes, copyright of trademark, and equations for scientific and mathematical texts.
The purpose of subscript is mainly reserved for chemical compounds.
User Ernestyno
by
3.4k points
15 votes
15 votes

Answer: To place text either slightly above (superscript) or slightly below (subscript) the surrounding text.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Chris Voon
by
2.9k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers

Other Questions

This is referring to the Crucible: What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam? What does this dispute foreshadow? Please and thank you!
Her attitude caused her to look ___ her nose at others
PLEASE HELP I AM GIVING ALOTTT OF POINTS Which stage of the Hero's Journey do you see the most in Percy Jackson Ch. 7 The Lightning Thief also give a piece of evidence to support your thinking.
Choose the answer that completes the sentence below Dyslexic people have trouble reading and understanding text, ______ they often develop ways to cope with dyslexia A. so B. after C. for example D. otherwise
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer A, B or C: 1.My mother used to tell me stories_______________ I went to bed. A.since B.until C.before 2.You better take the keys_______________________ I’m not out. A.
Link Copied!