Superscript
/ˈsuːpərskrɪpt/
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Pro Tip 1/3Math & Science
Superscript is especially common in scientific formulas and mathematical expressions.
E=mc^2, where '2' is in superscript.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Emphasis
Superscript isn't used for emphasizing text; that's what bold or italics are for.
Do not write 'very' as 'very', use bold or italics instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Ordinals In Text
Use superscript for ordinal indicators in dates and numbers in non-technical writing.
She was born on January 1^st^ and he on the 2^nd^.
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