Actually, it is really easy once you know the shortcuts. These directions include the shortcuts for both Word for Windows and Word for Mac. Typing a lot of subscripts or superscripts in a Word document can try anyone’s patience. Using these shortcuts makes things much easier. Feb 1, 2007 - Subscript and Superscript I figured out to type subscripts and superscripts if you're using Microsoft Word on your Mac Subscript::apple: + (=/+).
I just ran into the same problem and came up with a quick and easy solution. Go to Tools, Customise Keyboard. Then select format, from here scroll down to the bottom where it has superscript and subscript. Here you can assign a new keyboard short cut for each. After many attempts to find a set of keys not already assigned to anything else, I found 'Option key with F5' works and 'Option key with F6'.
You’ll also need to make sure your Mac has OS X Mountain Lion (so you have the latest version of Boot Camp) and at least 20GB of empty hard disk space. Free space is needed because Windows 8 will be installed on a partition of your Mac’s hard drive reserved specifically for it. You can also find it at online stores like Amazon and Newegg. Buy windows online for mac free. A regular copy of.
It is now quicker than if they where in the tool bar:) PS. I am running on a Mac. So your key selection may differ.