PowerPoint Superscript Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Raises the selected text above the line. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of PowerPoint, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Ctrl+Shift+=
Mac
Cmd+Shift+=
Web
Ctrl+Shift+=
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Superscript

Windows
Ctrl+Shift+=

Raises the selected text above the line.

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How to superscript in PowerPoint with the keyboard

  1. Open PowerPoint and go to where you want to superscript.
  2. Press Ctrl + Shift + = on Windows or Cmd + Shift + = on Mac.

PowerPoint Superscript Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + Shift + =.

PowerPoint Superscript Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Shift + =.

PowerPoint Superscript Shortcut for PowerPoint Web

Press Ctrl + Shift + =.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PowerPoint superscript shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + =. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + =.

Is there a Mac shortcut to superscript in PowerPoint?

Yes: Cmd + Shift + =.

Does it work in PowerPoint for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + Shift + =.

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