i want to type 'dx2-y2' where the d is normal size and position but the
'x2-y2' is subscript to the 'd', but reads 'x squared minus y squared' i.e.
the 2's are a little above the x and y.

any ideas?

Try this, Caroline:
http://www.officearticles.com/misc/s...oft_office.htm
Also, select the 2, hit Format--Font and choose Superscript or Subscript,
as necessary.
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Anne Troy
www.OfficeArticles.com

"caroline" wrote in message
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i want to type 'dx2-y2' where the d is normal size and position but the
'x2-y2' is subscript to the 'd', but reads 'x squared minus y squared'
i.e.
the 2's are a little above the x and y.

any ideas?

caroline wrote:
i want to type 'dx2-y2' where the d is normal size and position but
the 'x2-y2' is subscript to the 'd', but reads 'x squared minus y
squared' i.e. the 2's are a little above the x and y.

any ideas?

The ordinary font manipulations can do this, but it's a bit fiddly. I'll
describe it below, but first I want to suggest that you use the Equation
Editor to make expressions like this. Use Insert Object and select
"Microsoft Equation 3.0". If it isn't in the list, you need to install it
once: start up the Office installer from Control Panel Add/Remove
Programs, choose Add Features and select the custom installation, then
select Equation Editor under Office Tools.

If that isn't possible, do this instead: First make the 'x2-y2' subscript.
Select the first 2. Go to Format Font, click the Character Spacing tab,
and set the Position settings to 'Raised' and '2 pt'. Then select the other
2 and press F4 to repeat the formatting. You might want to select the whole
expression and assign it to an AutoText entry so it's available for re-use.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org