lyx shortcut for superscript and subscript

Question

Instead of using the menu for Insert->Formatting->Superscript or Subscript, I would like to use a keyboard shortcut.

I tried Tools->Preferences->Shortcuts, there are already shortcuts for math-superscript and math-subscript, but they put me in math mode, which is not what I want.

I tried to add a new shortcut, however, I couldn't find the name of the function. I tried "superscript" and "font-superscript" but got an error "Unknown or invalid LyX function name".

How can I find the correct function name?

Answer 1

If you look at the status bar (bottom of the LyX window) when you click the appropriate menu item, you'll see the function appear there for a second or two. The two functions you're after are

script-insert superscript
script-insert subscript

Answer 2

The use of the Alt functionality is a bit of a cumbersome way of performing a subscript & superscript addition for normal text in LyX (I am using v2.1); but it does work!

Use the following keys, each individually in the particular order, when you want to add a:

SUBscript

Alt + I O U

SUPERscript

Alt + I O S

Then type the text which you want to have the sub format and return to normal text by pressing Esc.

Answer 3

^ Write superscript

_ Write subscript

Reference: http://wiki.lyx.org/Tips/FrequentlyUsedShortcuts#toc3