The "sup" Element

Use "sup" to markup superscript. Superscript text is rendered above and immediately to one side of another character. Use "sup" to convey a specific meaning; don't use it solely for presentation's sake.

Attributes for "sup"

Type	Attribute List
'Standard' Attributes	(none)

Notes

• Consider MathML for mathematical expressions with subscripts and superscripts.

Recommended Links

• CanIUse.com: Search "sup" (compatibility information)
• SitePoint Reference: sup element
• HTML 4.01: SUP element
• HTML5: sub and sup elements
• HTML 5.1: sub and sup elements
• HTML 5.2: sub and sup elements
• MDN: <sup>

Accessibility Information & Tips

• Use semantic markup elements like "em", "strong", "cite", "blockquote", "q", "quote", "sub", and "sup" when appropriate. Use "em" and "strong" to indicate structural emphasis, use "blockquote" for long quotations which may require paragraph breaks, use "q" for short inline quotations, and use "sub" and "sup" for subscripts and superscripts. Visit http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/H49 for more information.

Search Engine Links (for more information)

• Bing "sup element"
• Google "sup element"