How to Do Subscript in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Do Subscript in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Highlight the text or number you want to format as a subscript.
Click the small arrow in the bottom-right corner of the Font group on the Home tab.
In the Format Cells dialog box, go to the Effects tab and check the Subscript option, then click OK.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Format text as subscript in Microsoft Excel by opening the Font dialog box from the Home tab and selecting the Subscript option. This guide shows how to do Subscript in Microsoft Excel in 3 steps, starting with "Highlight the text or number you want to format as a subscript" and finishing with "In the Format Cells dialog box, go to the Effects tab and check the Subscript option, t...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to do Subscript in Microsoft Excel?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Download Microsoft Planner Attachments, How to Draw a Line in Microsoft Excel and How to Duplicate a Microsoft Excel Sheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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