Write Atomic Symbols in MS Word: Super/Sub Scripts?

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To write atomic symbols in Microsoft Word, users can utilize the Microsoft Equation Editor for formatting mass numbers and atomic numbers with superscripts and subscripts. Copying and pasting atomic symbols from external sources may work, but there are concerns about image quality and color inversion in Word. The Equation Editor is accessible through the Tools menu, with specific instructions varying by Word version. Using this tool allows for proper formatting without the limitations of basic text. This method is recommended for completing chemistry assignments effectively.
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I am trying to complete some chem homework in microsoft word, but I need to write the atomic symbols. Is there any way I can write the mass number over the atomic number. Can I use sub and super script at the same time in the same place?
 
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I don't know if you can do it in terms of basic text in Word but you could import some images.

You can copy/paste them from here (Not sure if it will work though because of the anti-aliasing)--Although I don't think PF has any problem with you copying/pasting images, please don't hotlink the image onto another website.

^{14}_{6}C

Or if you want to remove the italics:

^{14}_{6}\textrm{C}

Edit: I just tried it and for some reason Word inverts the colors.
 
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Microsoft equation editor ought to do the job for you.

Tools-> insert -> Microsoft Equation editor 3
 
Integral said:
Microsoft equation editor ought to do the job for you.

Tools-> insert -> Microsoft Equation editor 3
Wow I never even knew that existed.

By the way, I guess tools/insert is for Word XP. For 2000, it's Insert/Object/[Create New]-Microsoft Equation Editor 3.0
 

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