Superscript is text that appears slightly above the normal line, in a smaller size. You see it in mathematical exponents (x²), ordinal numbers (1ˢᵗ), footnotes, and trademarks (™). In Unicode, superscript characters are distinct code points, not just styled regular text.
The easiest way to create superscript text:
This works for letters, numbers, and common symbols. The output is real Unicode characters, so it works everywhere plain text works.
These superscript characters exist directly in Unicode:
Numbers: ⁰ ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹
Letters: ᵃ ᵇ ᶜ ᵈ ᵉ ᶠ ᵍ ʰ ⁱ ʲ ᵏ ˡ ᵐ ⁿ ᵒ ᵖ ʳ ˢ ᵗ ᵘ ᵛ ʷ ˣ ʸ ᶻ
Symbols: ⁺ ⁻ ⁼ ⁽ ⁾
Copy any of these directly. Note that not every letter has a superscript version — Unicode coverage is incomplete.
Use the <sup> tag:
E = mc<sup>2</sup>Renders as: E = mc²
Unicode superscript blocks were designed for phonetics and mathematics, not decoration. Missing characters include:
A good generator keeps the original character when no superscript equivalent exists, rather than substituting a wrong character.
These are often confused:
For the full range of small text styles, see the Unicode text converter at https://smalltextgenerator.live/unicode-text-converter/.
How do I type superscript on my phone?
Use a superscript generator website, copy the result, and paste it into your app. Phone keyboards don’t have built-in superscript.
Why does my superscript show as boxes?
Your device or app lacks the font glyphs for those Unicode characters. Try a different style or update your system fonts.
Is superscript text searchable?
Superscript Unicode characters are distinct code points. Search engines may not match them to regular letters. For SEO-critical text, use normal characters.
Can I use superscript in Instagram bios?
Yes. Generate superscript text, copy it, and paste into your bio. It works because Instagram accepts Unicode characters.