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 indicating the minimum amount to shift the baseline of the superscript up.

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

Examples

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

Technical summary

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also

• (Subscript)

• (Subscript-superscript pair)

• (Prescripts and tensor indices)