How to Add Subscript in Google Docs

If you’re writing formulas, chemical equations, or notes, you may need to add subscript in Google Docs. It’s easy to do using built-in formatting options.

Add subscript using the Format menu

This is the simplest way in Google Docs:

1. Open your document
2. Select the text you want to convert into subscript
3. Click on Format in the top menu
4. Go to Text → Subscript

Your selected text will now appear slightly below the normal text line.

Use keyboard shortcut (faster way)

If you want a quicker method:

• Windows: Press Ctrl + ,
• Mac: Press Cmd + ,

This will instantly apply subscript to the selected text.

How to remove subscript

To go back to normal text:

• Select the subscript text
• Go to Format → Text → Subscript again
• Or use the same keyboard shortcut

Quick tip

Make sure you select the text first before applying subscript. If nothing is selected, the formatting may not apply correctly.