how do i make a superscript to a subscript?

[caroline]

i want to type 'dx2-y2' where the d is normal size and position but the
'x2-y2' is subscript to the 'd', but reads 'x squared minus y squared' i.e.
the 2's are a little above the x and y.

any ideas?

 

[Anne Troy]

Try this, Caroline:
http://www.officearticles.com/misc/symbols_and_characters_in_microsoft_office.htm
Also, select the 2, hit Format-->Font and choose Superscript or Subscript,
as necessary.
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Anne Troy
www.OfficeArticles.com

 

[Jay Freedman]

i want to type 'dx2-y2' where the d is normal size and position but
the 'x2-y2' is subscript to the 'd', but reads 'x squared minus y
squared' i.e. the 2's are a little above the x and y.

any ideas?

The ordinary font manipulations can do this, but it's a bit fiddly. I'll
describe it below, but first I want to suggest that you use the Equation
Editor to make expressions like this. Use Insert > Object and select
"Microsoft Equation 3.0". If it isn't in the list, you need to install it
once: start up the Office installer from Control Panel > Add/Remove
Programs, choose Add Features and select the custom installation, then
select Equation Editor under Office Tools.

If that isn't possible, do this instead: First make the 'x2-y2' subscript.
Select the first 2. Go to Format > Font, click the Character Spacing tab,
and set the Position settings to 'Raised' and '2 pt'. Then select the other
2 and press F4 to repeat the formatting. You might want to select the whole
expression and assign it to an AutoText entry so it's available for re-use.