Subscript
Windows
Ctrl+=
Lowers text below the line.
Word Subscript Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Lowers text below the line. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+=
- Mac
- Cmd+=
- Web
- Ctrl+,
How to subscript in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to subscript.
- Press Ctrl + = on Windows or Cmd + = on Mac.
Word Subscript Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + =.
Word Subscript Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + =.
Word Subscript Shortcut for Word Web
Press Ctrl + ,.
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Word subscript shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + =. On a Mac, press Cmd + =.
Is there a Mac shortcut to subscript in Word?
Yes: Cmd + =.
Does it work in Word for the web?
Yes: Ctrl + ,.
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