In MS Word, superscript and subscript are known as:

In MS Word, superscript and subscript are known as Font Format. These are specific modifications that alter the appearance and position of characters relative to the baseline, making them smaller and slightly raised (superscript) or lowered (subscript). They fall under the broader category of font formatting options that control how text looks.

• Font Style typically refers to attributes like bold, italic, or underline.
• Font Family refers to the typeface itself, such as Arial or Times New Roman.
• Font Effect is a related term, but 'Font Format' is a more encompassing category for these types of character alterations within MS Word's interface.