Ctrl+Shift+=
The Ctrl+Shift+= or Ctrl+Shift++ keyboard shortcut is most commonly used to set selected text as superscript in Microsoft Word. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+Shift+= keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl and Shift key, and while continuing to hold, press the = key.
Ctrl+Shift++ on a Chromebook
Pressing Ctrl+Shift++ on a Chromebook increases the resolution.
Use Ctrl+Shift+- to decrease the resolution. The shortcut Ctrl+Shift+0 resets to the default resolution.
Ctrl+Shift+= in Microsoft Word
Highlighting text in Microsoft Word and then pressing Ctrl+Shift+= sets the selected text as superscript.
Ctrl+Shift++ in Microsoft Excel
Pressing Ctrl+Shift++ opens Insert window to insert a new cell, column, or row in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Ctrl+Shift+= in Microsoft PowerPoint
Highlighting text in Microsoft PowerPoint and then pressing Ctrl+Shift+= sets the selected text as superscript.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.