1. Using Equation Editor A Brief Tutorial and Walk-Through

2. 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

3. 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. . .

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.