How to Write "M Squared" (M²) in C#

 If you're working on a C# application and need to display mathematical expressions like "M squared" (M²), you can easily do this using Unicode characters in C#. In this post, I'll show you how to display "M²" in a C# console application.

Why Use Unicode for Superscripts?

Unicode provides a way to represent a wide range of characters from different languages and symbols, including mathematical symbols like superscript characters. The superscript 2 (²) is represented by the Unicode \u00B2. Using this character in C# allows you to display mathematical expressions such as "M²" effortlessly.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create a C# Console Application: Open Visual Studio (or your preferred C# development environment) and create a new Console Application project.

2. Use Unicode to Represent Superscript 2: In C#, you can represent the superscript 2 symbol using its Unicode value. The Unicode value for the superscript 2 is \u00B2.

3. Displaying "M²" in the Console: To display "M²" in the console, you can concatenate the letter "M" with the Unicode for superscript 2 (\u00B2). This will display "M²" in your console output.

Full Code Example:

using System;

namespace M_SquaredExample
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            // Using Unicode for superscript 2 (²)
            string mSquared = "M\u00B2";

            // Display the result
            Console.WriteLine("The value of M squared is: " + mSquared);

            // Pause the console to view the output
            Console.ReadLine();
        }
    }
}

Code Breakdown:

• "M\u00B2": The \u00B2 represents the superscript 2 character (²). By appending it to the letter "M", we get "M²".
• Console.WriteLine: This method outputs the string to the console. In this case, it prints "The value of M squared is: M²".
• Console.ReadLine(): This pauses the console so you can see the output before the program terminates.

Output:

When you run the application, the console will display:

The value of M squared is: M²

Conclusion:

By using Unicode characters like \u00B2 in C#, you can easily display mathematical expressions such as "M squared" (M²). This approach allows you to include symbols in your application that go beyond basic text and adds flexibility when displaying mathematical formulas or other specialized characters.

Now you can add this capability to any C# application where you need to display "M²" or other superscript characters!