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#Insert functions by pressing Space after the function name. Trigonometric functions such as sin and arctan are recognised, as well as other functions such as log and exp, however you must press Space after typing the function name in order for the editor to recognise it as a function. | #Insert functions by pressing Space after the function name. Trigonometric functions such as sin and arctan are recognised, as well as other functions such as log and exp, however you must press Space after typing the function name in order for the editor to recognise it as a function. | ||
#Make font changes. Font changes can be made as you are going along. To toggle bold and italic text use the normal shortcuts: {{keypress|Ctrl|B}} or {{keypress|Ctrl|I}}. To type text within an equation that looks 'normal', enclose it in quotation marks. To make a character into a script character use \script, for example: \scriptF would change the F into a script character. | #Make font changes. Font changes can be made as you are going along. To toggle bold and italic text use the normal shortcuts: {{keypress|Ctrl|B}} or {{keypress|Ctrl|I}}. To type text within an equation that looks 'normal', enclose it in quotation marks. To make a character into a script character use \script, for example: \scriptF would change the F into a script character. | ||
| − | #Look up other shortcuts. Typing equations is much faster than selecting symbols and structures from the menu, but does require learning the shortcuts. Using the steps above, you can probably guess most of the shortcuts you will need.<ref>http://unicode.org/notes/tn28/UTN28-PlainTextMath-v2.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.iun.edu/~mathiho/useful/Equation%20Editor%20Shortcut%20Commands.pdf</ref><ref | + | #Look up other shortcuts. Typing equations is much faster than selecting symbols and structures from the menu, but does require learning the shortcuts. Using the steps above, you can probably guess most of the shortcuts you will need.<ref name="rf1">http://unicode.org/notes/tn28/UTN28-PlainTextMath-v2.pdf</ref><ref name="rf2">http://www.iun.edu/~mathiho/useful/Equation%20Editor%20Shortcut%20Commands.pdf</ref><ref name="rf1" /> |
===Microsoft Word 2016, 2013, 2010, or 2007=== | ===Microsoft Word 2016, 2013, 2010, or 2007=== | ||
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#Find the Equation button on the far right. The Insert menu has many options, but we're interested in Equations on the far right. This icon is a large π (pi) symbol, in the group labeled "Symbols." | #Find the Equation button on the far right. The Insert menu has many options, but we're interested in Equations on the far right. This icon is a large π (pi) symbol, in the group labeled "Symbols." | ||
#Click the icon to insert an equation. A box will appear at the position of your text cursor. You can start typing immediately to start your equation, or continue to the next step for more options. | #Click the icon to insert an equation. A box will appear at the position of your text cursor. You can start typing immediately to start your equation, or continue to the next step for more options. | ||
| − | #Insert special formatting. When you clicked the Equations icon, the ribbon menu changed to display a large array of new options. Browse through them to find what you need, then type to complete the equation. Here's a step by step example:<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRGaW3maK38</ref> | + | #Insert special formatting. When you clicked the Equations icon, the ribbon menu changed to display a large array of new options. Browse through them to find what you need, then type to complete the equation. Here's a step by step example:<ref name="rf3">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRGaW3maK38</ref> |
#*Click the Script icon to open a drop-down menu. Hover over each button and a tooltip will appear telling you what it is. | #*Click the Script icon to open a drop-down menu. Hover over each button and a tooltip will appear telling you what it is. | ||
#*Select the basic subscript option, and two squares will appear in your equation, one below the other: □<sub>□</sub> | #*Select the basic subscript option, and two squares will appear in your equation, one below the other: □<sub>□</sub> | ||
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#Move the equation on the page. Select the entire equation text box, and you'll see a tab with an arrow on the right-hand side. Click this arrow to reveal a list of visual options, including whether to center, left-justify, or right-justify the equation. | #Move the equation on the page. Select the entire equation text box, and you'll see a tab with an arrow on the right-hand side. Click this arrow to reveal a list of visual options, including whether to center, left-justify, or right-justify the equation. | ||
#*You can also highlight the text in the equation and alter the font size and style as usual. | #*You can also highlight the text in the equation and alter the font size and style as usual. | ||
| − | #Write equations by hand (2016 only). If you have Word 2016, you can create an "equation" by drawing it with a mouse or touchscreen tool. Select {{button|Ink Equation}} from the drop-down Equations menu to get started.<ref>https://support.office.com/en-us/article/What-s-new-in-Word-2016-4219dfb5-23fc-4853-95aa-b13a674a6670</ref> | + | #Write equations by hand (2016 only). If you have Word 2016, you can create an "equation" by drawing it with a mouse or touchscreen tool. Select {{button|Ink Equation}} from the drop-down Equations menu to get started.<ref name="rf4">https://support.office.com/en-us/article/What-s-new-in-Word-2016-4219dfb5-23fc-4853-95aa-b13a674a6670</ref> |
===Office for Mac 2016 or 2011=== | ===Office for Mac 2016 or 2011=== | ||
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===Microsoft Word 2003=== | ===Microsoft Word 2003=== | ||
| − | #Know the limitations. Equations written in Word 2003 or earlier '''cannot''' be edited in later versions of Word. If you are collaborating with other Word users, it's best to upgrade to a more recent version.<ref>https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Write-insert-or-change-an-equation-1d01cabc-ceb1-458d-bc70-7f9737722702</ref> | + | #Know the limitations. Equations written in Word 2003 or earlier '''cannot''' be edited in later versions of Word. If you are collaborating with other Word users, it's best to upgrade to a more recent version.<ref name="rf5">https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Write-insert-or-change-an-equation-1d01cabc-ceb1-458d-bc70-7f9737722702</ref> |
| − | #Attempt to insert an equation. From the top menu, select {{button|Insert}} → {{button|Object}} → {{button|Create New}}. If you see "Microsoft Equation 3.0" or "Math Type" in the Objects list, select it to insert an equation. Otherwise, go to the next step.<ref>http://its.uiowa.edu/support/article/1610</ref> | + | #Attempt to insert an equation. From the top menu, select {{button|Insert}} → {{button|Object}} → {{button|Create New}}. If you see "Microsoft Equation 3.0" or "Math Type" in the Objects list, select it to insert an equation. Otherwise, go to the next step.<ref name="rf6">http://its.uiowa.edu/support/article/1610</ref> |
#*Once you've inserted an equation, a small window will open with various symbols. Click these buttons and select the symbol you need to add it to the equation. | #*Once you've inserted an equation, a small window will open with various symbols. Click these buttons and select the symbol you need to add it to the equation. | ||
#*Word 2003 does not have the same formatting options as later versions. Some equations may look less professional than you're used to. | #*Word 2003 does not have the same formatting options as later versions. Some equations may look less professional than you're used to. | ||
| − | #Install the add-in if necessary. If your copy of Word 2003 does not have one of the add-ins you mentioned above, you'll need to install one. It's not easy to locate these anymore, but fortunately the install package may already be waiting on your computer:<ref | + | #Install the add-in if necessary. If your copy of Word 2003 does not have one of the add-ins you mentioned above, you'll need to install one. It's not easy to locate these anymore, but fortunately the install package may already be waiting on your computer:<ref name="rf6" /> |
#*Close all Microsoft Office programs. | #*Close all Microsoft Office programs. | ||
#*Navigate to {{button|Start}} → {{button|Control Panel}} → {{button|Add or Remove Programs}}. | #*Navigate to {{button|Start}} → {{button|Control Panel}} → {{button|Add or Remove Programs}}. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
| − | *To create the second line of an equation, press {{button|Shift}} + {{button|Enter}}.<ref | + | *To create the second line of an equation, press {{button|Shift}} + {{button|Enter}}.<ref name="rf5" /> Enter will exit the equation or start a new equation paragraph, depending on your version of Word. |
*The Office 365 subscription service typically includes the latest version of Word. Follow the instructions for the most recent version that works on your operating system. | *The Office 365 subscription service typically includes the latest version of Word. Follow the instructions for the most recent version that works on your operating system. | ||
| − | *If you are using Word 2007 or later and trying to edit a document created in Word 2003 or earlier, use the {{button|File}} → {{button|Convert}} command to unlock equations and other editing features.<ref>https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Where-is-Equation-Editor-6eac7d71-3c74-437b-80d3-c7dea24fdf3f</ref> | + | *If you are using Word 2007 or later and trying to edit a document created in Word 2003 or earlier, use the {{button|File}} → {{button|Convert}} command to unlock equations and other editing features.<ref name="rf7">https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Where-is-Equation-Editor-6eac7d71-3c74-437b-80d3-c7dea24fdf3f</ref> |
==Warnings== | ==Warnings== | ||
| − | *If you save the document as a .docx file, people with Word 2003 and earlier will not be able to edit the equations.<ref | + | *If you save the document as a .docx file, people with Word 2003 and earlier will not be able to edit the equations.<ref name="rf5" /> |
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