<msup>

The <msup> MathML element is used to attach a superscript to an expression.

It uses the following syntax: <msup> base superscript </msup>.

Attributes

This element's attributes include the global MathML attributes as well as the following deprecated attribute:

superscriptshift

A <length-percentage> indicating the minimum amount to shift the baseline of the superscript up.

Note: For the superscriptshift attribute, some browsers may also accept legacy MathML lengths.

Examples

html
<math display="block">
  <msup>
    <mi>X</mi>
    <mn>2</mn>
  </msup>
</math>

Specifications

Specification
MathML Core
# subscripts-and-superscripts-msub-msup-msubsup

Browser compatibility

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See also