How to Do Subscript in Notion

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to add subscript text in Notion.

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Follow these steps to add subscript text in Notion:

Use the /math command to insert a math block. Block equation will display your text as a separate block.
Inline equation will display your text inline with regular text.
Write your text using TeX Notation.
Use underscore (_) for subscript, caret (^) for superscript, tilde (~) for space and curly brackets ({}) to group more than one character together.
Enter your properly formatted TeX text and click Done.
You now have your subscript / superscript text displayed on your Notion page.

📌 Why this matters

Subscript formatting lets you properly display chemical formulas, mathematical expressions, and scientific notation in your documentation. While you could write "H2O" as plain text, proper subscript formatting like H₂O makes your technical content immediately recognizable and professional.

This becomes especially valuable when sharing research notes, creating educational materials, or collaborating on scientific projects where precision matters. Your readers can instantly distinguish between variables, compounds, and regular text, reducing confusion and maintaining the academic standards expected in technical writing.

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