Using Equation Editor A Brief Tutorial and Walk-Through

This tutorial will help you to: Locate the equation editor Use the menu structure to set up an equation template With the appropriate symbols, fill in the equation template Use your equation to create sample calculations

Using Equation Editor, you can: To this: And be able to show sample equations like this: Go from displaying equations like this: Centripetal Force: Fcent = ((4*π²*M)/(T²))*r Let's Begin. . .

simple text for reference Centripetal Force: Fcent = ((4*π²*M)/(T²))*r Here is our equation as displayed using simple text for reference Under the Insert tab, Select the Equation menu item

A number of built-in equation templates will appear Select “Insert New Equation” near the bottom of the drop-down menu

A text-box like object will appear Centripetal Force: Fcent = ((4*π²*M)/(T²))*r A text-box like object will appear The Equation Tools Menu bar will become visible Begin by choosing template items from the drop down menus

Select the appropriate template items from the drop down menus Centripetal Force: Fcent = ((4*π²*M)/(T²))*r Select the appropriate template items from the drop down menus Tip: Plan ahead! Start with the largest structures and move to smaller ones.

Click on the individual template items to fill them in Centripetal Force: Fcent = ((4*π²*M)/(T²))*r Click on the individual template items to fill them in The template items can be filled with numbers, text, symbols or additional template items

In this example: (in order) A subscript template item “=” from keyboard A fraction template Upper fraction template 4, superscript template, M Lower fraction template Superscript template “r” from keyboard

Symbols can be added to your equation Select the box where the symbol is to be placed Click on the appropriate symbol from the design menu

Add text to describe the equation. Give each equation its own line Number equations for easy reference later

Equations can be cut, copied and pasted This also applies within the equation template

Highlight and copy the portion of your equation for use as a sample calculation Add an equal sign Paste the copied portion at the end of your equation

Change the values of the copied portion of your equation to reflect your data Make sure to type these correctly and use proper units Introduce your sample calculation by referencing the equation number and stating which data were used for the calculation

Using Equation Editor Concluding Remarks and Tips: Use Equation Editor to produce textbook quality equations for your reports Microsoft Word with the Equation Editor functionality is available on most University computers Other methods for creating and editing equations are possible (OpenOffice, LaTex, web-based editors, etc.) Your instructor may not be able to help if you run into problems using these other methods.