How can you format so you could write x squared using exponents?

I want to be able to type x squared using exponents, but not with the caret.

Select a cell and enter:

'x2

then in the formula bar highlight only the 2 and pull-down:
Format > Cells... > and check superscript.
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Gary's Student


"Susan Kerlin" wrote:

> I want to be able to type x squared using exponents, but not with the caret.

Susan

To format text like x with the exponent of 2 Format>Cells>Number>Custom

Enter the @ sign followed by ALT + 0178(on the numpad)

To format numbers use 0 followed by the ALT + 0178


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:31:02 -0800, Susan Kerlin <Susan
[email protected]> wrote:

>I want to be able to type x squared using exponents, but not with the caret.