In Google Docs, superscript stays active until you turn the formatting off or move to text that does not use it. If new characters keep appearing above the normal text line, toggle superscript off before continuing to type.
Turn off superscript
- Place the cursor where you want normal text to begin.
- Open Format.
- Choose Text.
- Select Superscript to remove the active formatting.
You can also use the superscript keyboard shortcut as a toggle. On Windows and ChromeOS, press Ctrl + .. On a Mac, press Command + .. If the shortcut turns superscript on instead, press it again.
Fix text that is already superscript
Select the affected characters and toggle Superscript off from the Format menu. If the text has several unwanted formatting changes, Format > Clear formatting can reset more than superscript, so use it only when you also want to remove other direct formatting from the selection.
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