Fix: Superscript and Subscript Not Working in Word
By GenText Editorial Team ٢ أبريل ٢٠٢٦ formatting
إجابة سريعة
Use Ctrl+Shift+= for superscript and Ctrl+= for subscript. If shortcuts don't work, use Home > Font group > Superscript/Subscript buttons. Check if the font supports these features.
Superscript and Subscript Not Working in Word
How to fix superscript and subscript when they don’t apply or keyboard shortcuts don’t work.
حل سريع
Use Ctrl+Shift+= for superscript and Ctrl+= for subscript. If shortcuts don’t work, use Home > Font group > Superscript/Subscript buttons. Check if the font supports these features.
خطوات الحل
- Identify the problem — Note exactly when the issue occurs and any error messages
- Try the quick fix — Apply the solution described above
- Start Word in Safe Mode — If the issue persists, press Windows + R, type
winword /safe, and test - Check for updates — Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now
- Repair Office — If nothing else works, go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Office > Modify > Online Repair
أسئلة شائعة
If the issue persists after trying all steps, contact Microsoft Support or visit answers.microsoft.com. Include your Word version (File > Account > About Word) and a description of the steps you’ve already tried.
الوقاية
- Keep Microsoft Office updated with the latest patches
- Regularly back up important documents
- Avoid installing untrusted add-ins
- Use .docx format for all documents (not .doc)
توفير ساعات كل أسبوع
أتمتة المهام المتكررة داخل Word — الصياغة والاقتباسات والتنسيق في ثوانٍ.
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