# How to Do Subscript in Microsoft Excel

> To format subscript in Excel, highlight the text or number, click the small arrow in the bottom-right corner of the Font group on the Home tab, check the Subscript option under the Effects tab in the Format Cells dialog box, and click OK.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Highlight the text or number you want to format as a subscript.
2. Click the small arrow in the bottom-right corner of the Font group on the Home tab.
3. In the Format Cells dialog box, go to the Effects tab and check the Subscript option, then click OK .