How to raise in Word

How to raise in Word on PC

If you want to know how to raise in Word on the classic desktop version of Microsoft's famous word processor for Windows e MacOS, what you need to do is use the feature apex.

This allows you to continue typing text as superscript and, therefore, as power. It is very useful if, for example, you are writing a document related to the powers of numbers or you simply want to add numbers or letters as superscript notes, which refer to explanatory footnotes.

In these cases, what you need to do is press the key apex (indicated by the icon x2) that you find in the section Character of the card Home of Word, at the top. Alternatively, I point out that you can recall the tool apex also by means of a combination of keys, by pressing Ctrl + [+].

Once this is done, any character you type will be superseded. To return to normal typing, press the key again apex in the Word toolbar or use the combination Ctrl + [+].

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can transform an already typed text into superscript simply by highlighting it and pressing the key apex of the card Home or, again, you can right click on the selected text, choose the item Character from the drop-down menu, check the box apex in the screen that is shown to you and press on OK, to confirm. Easy, right?

How to Raise to Power in Word Online

In Word Online, the free Web version of the famous Microsoft word processing software that can be used from a browser, you can set any superscript text in the same way as I indicated in the previous chapter dedicated to the desktop client.

Therefore, in the tab Home, click the button apex (x²) to start typing the superscript text, or select the text before pressing the key in question, so as to transform it into this format.

It is not possible to act from the right click and from the panel Character, as the Web version of Word is more limited than its desktop counterpart.

How to power up in Word on smartphones and tablets

Also in the app of Word for Android and iOS / iPadOS it is possible to set a text in superscript, for example to carry out theexponentiation. I remind you that to use the Word app for free you must have a device with a display equal to or less than 10,1 inches; otherwise, you will need to make a subscription to Microsoft 365 (starting at 7 euros / month).

Now, however, let's see how to carry out exponentiation. First of all, if you act as a tablet, you will find the appropriate functionality under the voice Other formatting (the icon The ...) and selecting the voice apex. On a smartphone, on the other hand, by acting on the drop-down menu located at the bottom, you have to tap on the items Home> Character Formatting> Superscript.

This feature can be used both to start typing new superscript text by selecting the item first apex, or to transform a selected text into superscript, highlighting an already existing text and choosing the aforementioned item from the application menu.

Symbols and shortcuts for writing powers in Word

In addition to the Apice function, to write the powers in Word it is possible to use some symbols available in the program, or specific expressions. But let's go in order.

Generally speaking, if you have to write a power, you can also use the symbol ^ (circumflex). The latter indicates that the text or numbers entered to its right correspond to a superscript index. For example, if you want to write 5 raised to 2, you will have to type 52.

Obviously, it is more convenient to use the feature apex Word, which I told you about in previous chapters, which makes the text immediately more understandable. However, this is another form of power writing, in case you use word processing software other than Word that does not have this functionality.

Another alternative is to use some keyboard shortcuts, applicable only in Windows, which through ASCII code they recall a specific power. This is the case, for example, ofexponent 2, executable with the combination Alt + 0178 on the keyboard, or on theexponent 3, obtainable with the combination Alt + 0179.

These exponents can also be entered easily via the panel Symbols Word, on the tab Inserisci, or that of Windows and macOS. In any case, whatever path you want to take, I suggest that you read carefully what I have shown you in my guide on how to power up on the keyboard.

How to write equations with powers in Word

If you have to write about powers, the functionality may also be useful Equation of Microsoft Word. It is a tool that facilitates the insertion of mathematical equations in a text document, so that they can be displayed in a non-linear way.

This functionality is available both in the classic version of Microsoft Word for Windows and macOS, both in the app of Word for smartphones and tablets, but not in Word Online.

That said, to write a powerhouse in Word with functionality Equation, you must use the appropriate item that you find in the card Inserisci, at the top (or in the drop-down menu located at the bottom left, in the Word app for smartphones). You can easily recognize this voice thanks to the icon of PI Greek (π).

After pressing this item, you will be shown a text box: to write a power, then use the shape with thecircumflex I told you about earlier. Automatically, the indicated power in linear form will be shown in the view Professional.

I point out that in Microsoft Word for computer, by pressing the button Equation, you will be shown a new tab at the top, named Planning, which shows many useful tools for equations, including the ability to write them in form Superscript / Subscript via a special button.

How to raise in Word