Ctrl+Shift+=

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Ctrl+Shift+= or Ctrl+Shift+Equal keyboard shortcut

The Ctrl+Shift+= or Ctrl+Shift++ keyboard shortcut is used to set selected text as superscript in Microsoft Word.

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.

Tip

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.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Equal, Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, Plus