How to add superscript characters in Google Forms

A superscript character, which you might add to Google Forms for clarity and style, is a letter or number positioned slightly above the normal line of text. For instance, when abbreviating ““first” as “1st”, would have “st” as superscript characters, resulting in more legible “1^st”.  

Additional to superscript characters, you also have subscript characters that are set slightly below the normal line of type (e.g. the chemical formula for water – H₂O).

This flexibility in formatting allows for a more dynamic and informative form design, making it possible to include scientific notations, mathematical equations, or even footnotes in a more structured and visually appealing way. With a bit of creativity and these simple steps, your Google Forms can go beyond basic text inputs, offering a richer experience for both form creators and respondents.

Superscript and Subscript text formatting in Google Forms

Although Google Forms is user-friendly and accessible, it lacks comprehensive text formatting options, notably the absence of superscript or subscript formatting features during form editing.

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In order to add superscript/subscript text you will need to work around this by copy/pasting already formatted text, by following the steps included below:

• Open a Google Docs file
• Type in the text you want to format and highlight it
• Go to the Format section from the Google Docs top bar and select Superscript/Subscript under the Text option.

• Copy/paste the highlighted text

In conclusion, while Google Forms lacks built-in support for superscript and subscript formatting, there are workarounds available to achieve this effect. By utilizing HTML block elements or incorporating <sup> and <sub> tags directly into the HTML code, you can add superscript and subscript text formatting to your forms.

Additionally, copying and pasting already formatted text from a Google Docs file is a simple method to achieve the desired formatting. With these techniques, you can enhance the clarity and professionalism of your Google Forms, making them more effective for your intended purposes.