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Use superscript or subscript in TextEdit on Mac
Adjust the baseline of text in TextEdit documents.
In the TextEdit app
on your Mac, select the text.
Choose Format > Font > Baseline, then choose an option.
Use Default: Places the text at the same level as the body text.
Superscript: Moves the text above the body text.
Subscript: Moves the text below the body text.
Raise: Moves the text up a bit.
Lower: Moves the text down a bit.