Apple Keyboard Shortcuts for Creating Subscript

When working with documents that require scientific equations, mathematical formulas, or chemical notation, it's essential to know how to create subscript using Apple keyboard shortcuts. In this article, we will explore two methods to achieve this: using the 'Superscripts and Subscripts' option in Microsoft Word and inserting symbols.

Method 1: Using Superscripts and Subscripts Option

To begin, select the text where you want to add subscript. Then, click on the 'Insert' tab in the ribbon and navigate to the 'Symbol' button. From the drop-down options, select 'More Symbols…' to open the 'Symbol' dialog box. In this box, check the button beside 'Subscript' in the 'Effects' section and click on 'OK.'

Next, select the text you want to subscript and click on the downward arrow Font dialog box launcher button on the 'Home' tab. This will turn your selected text into a subscript.

Method 2: Inserting Symbols

Another way to create subscript is by inserting symbols. To do this, select the text you want to make subscript. Then, open the 'Symbol' dialog box as described above and navigate to the desired symbol. Click on the symbol to insert it into your document, and the selected text will automatically turn into a subscript.

Using Apple Keyboard Shortcuts

For those who prefer using keyboard shortcuts, Microsoft Word offers several options for creating subscript:

1. Ctrl + Shift + = ( Command + Shift + = ) - This shortcut allows you to create superscript. To create subscript, select the text and then use this shortcut.

2. Ctrl + Shift + _ (Command + Shift + _) - This shortcut creates subscript.

By using these methods and shortcuts, you can easily create subscript in your Microsoft Word documents, whether you're working on a Desktop or Online version.

Apple keyboard shortcut for subscript