How to SuperScript in Canva

Superscripting is a great way to make specific text, like footnotes, mathematical equations, or chemical formulas, stand out in your designs.

While Canva doesn't have a direct superscript feature, there are a few workarounds to achieve this effect.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to add superscript in Canva step by step.

How to Superscript in Canva: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open Canva and Start Your Design

Log in to your Canva account and either open an existing design or create a new one by clicking on the "Create a design" button.

Choose your preferred design template, such as a presentation, poster, or social media post.

Once inside the design editor, you can start adding text that needs superscripting.

Step 2: Add Your Text

To add your text, navigate to the left-hand toolbar and click on "Text." Select a text box, or simply type out the text directly onto your canvas.

Write the text where the superscript will be applied, making sure that the regular and superscript text are placed together.

Step 3: Create a Separate Text Box for the Superscript

Since Canva doesn't offer direct superscripting, you’ll need to create a separate text box for the superscript.

Go back to the "Text" option in the toolbar, add a new text box, and type the text you want to appear as superscript.

For example, if you’re writing "H₂O," type "2" in a separate text box.

Step 4: Adjust the Superscript Size and Position

After entering the superscript text, resize the text box by clicking and dragging its corners.

Make the superscript smaller by adjusting the font size.

Once you've resized it, drag and position the superscript text slightly above the regular text so that it aligns properly, just like a traditional superscript.

Step 5: Fine-Tune the Superscript Placement

Now that your superscript text is smaller and positioned correctly, fine-tune the placement by adjusting its vertical alignment.

You can move it up slightly so that it looks like a proper superscript relative to the main text. Canva’s gridlines can help ensure precise placement.

Step 6: Group the Text (Optional)

To keep the superscript and the main text aligned as you move or resize them, select both text boxes, right-click, and choose "Group."

This will lock the superscript text to its position relative to the main text, allowing you to adjust the entire design without losing the superscript effect.

With superscripting now in your skillset, check out how to change font on all slides in PowerPoint for maintaining consistency in your text formatting.

Conclusion

While Canva doesn't have a built-in superscript function, these easy steps allow you to manually create the effect.

With a little effort, you can add superscript text to any design, ensuring your work looks polished and professional.

Whether you're working on a presentation, infographic, or social media post, this workaround lets you add mathematical symbols, scientific formulas, and more with ease.

FAQs are here to guide!

Does Canva have a built-in superscript option?

Canva doesn’t have a direct superscript feature, but you can manually adjust text size and position to achieve this effect.

Can I group the superscript text with the main text for easier formatting?

Yes, after adjusting the superscript, you can group the text boxes to keep them aligned.

Can I use the superscript effect across all Canva designs?

Yes, the manual superscript method works for any type of Canva design, whether it’s a presentation or a social media graphic.