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	<title>Superscript and Subscript</title>

    <p>Some equations may require numbers to be entered in superscript or subscript form. e.g.</p>
    <example>
    <p><math alttext="x³+2x²−5"> <mrow> <msup> <mi>x</mi> <mn>3</mn> </msup> <mo>+</mo> <mrow> <mn>2</mn> <msup> <mi>x</mi> <mn>2</mn> </msup> </mrow> <mo>-</mo> <mn>5</mn> </mrow> </math></p>
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    <p>To enter superscript numbers with the mouse select the number mode using the <gui>↑n</gui> and <gui>↓n</gui> buttons. When one of these modes is active clicking the number buttons will enter numbers in superscript or subscript. To return to normal number mode click the active button.</p>
    <p>To enter superscript numbers with the keyboard hold down <key>Ctrl</key> while entering the number. Hold <key>Alt</key> for subscript.</p>
    <p>The number mode returns to normal when entering the next non-number character (e.g. +).</p>
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