Mac question regarding a "symbol"

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<p>Son called and was wondering if I knew how to insert the “squared” symbol on a macbook.</p>

<p>In other words: 2 squared = 4</p>

<p>How do you insert the “squared” (little 2)</p>

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<p>Usually “squared” isn’t a symbol, it’s just a 2 in superscript.</p>

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<p>How do you type it?</p>

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<p>Depends on the application. If he doesn’t have superscript available in his application, he might try 2^2 = 4</p>

<p>Superscript would be a format option for the selected text–similar to bold or underline in many word processors.</p>

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<p>I hate not knowing the answer to something and it bugs me until I can figure it out. I figured out how to do it and thought I would come back and relay my newfound knowledge. Just type the number, highlight it, go to format and check the box that says “superscript”.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>