7.3.3 Common Markdown Extensions ↑

7.3.3.10 Superscript

As an extension to the original Markdown spec from John Gruber, superscripts are supported, in conformance with the Markdown Guide to Extended Syntax.

To create a subscript, use one caret symbol (^) before and after the characters.

So that this line…

A ^2^  

… will be rendered as follows:

A ²

This line…

This apartment has an area of 100m^2^.

… is rendered like this:

This apartment has an area of 100m².

And this expression…

y^(a+b)^

… is rendered as follows:

y^(a+b)

Note that spaces should not be placed within the range of the superscript.