mathml element

<msup>

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 Deprecated
- : A length-percentage indicating the minimum amount to shift the baseline of the superscript up.

[!NOTE] For the superscriptshift attribute, some browsers may also accept legacy MathML lengths.

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

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Implicit ARIA role	None

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