How to Convert Characters into Superscripts in Figma
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Creating superscripts in Figma is essential for designing mathematical equations, scientific notations, footnotes, and various professional documents. This formatting technique allows you to elevate specific characters above the baseline text for better visual hierarchy and readability.
Whether you're working on educational materials, research presentations, or any design requiring mathematical expressions, mastering superscripts will enhance your typography skills and help you create more polished, professional-looking content in Figma.
Here's how to convert characters into superscripts in Figma
- Select the character or text you want to format as superscript within your Figma canvas.
- Navigate to the right sidebar and locate the Design tab.
- Click on the Type Settings icon within the Design panel.
- Switch to the Details tab to access advanced typography options.
- Locate the Position option within the Numbers section and select Superscript from the dropdown menu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can select multiple characters or even entire words and apply superscript formatting to all of them simultaneously. Simply highlight the desired text range and follow the same steps through the Type Settings panel.



