The process of adding equations is similar to typing into the question field. Equations can also be added to the answer choices. A quick way to access the equation editor, if you want to incorporate equations into a question, is to click on a answer choice field in a question and then select Edit (See Fig). When the equation editor opens, you can begin creating the equation. Generally, the equation editor comprises two components: the equation pad and the menu.

 

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Enter Text & Symbol

 

When you click on the blank area in the equation pad, you can enter text at various insertion points as required. If you want to type a math symbol, place your mouse cursor into an equation box (), choose a symbol type on the menu and then select the symbol you require. To accomplish this process by using the keyboard, use the left and right cursor keys to move the cursor and the down and up keys to select the desired equation box and enter your symbol.

 

Enter Template

 

You will find a variety of equations available to select from the symbol palette. Once you have inserted an equation template, you will need to check the equation box in this template where the cursor is flashing and then proceed to enter the information (Symbol, text and new template, etc) that should be entered into those locations. You may move to different locations by using the Tab and direction cursor keys.

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== Main Types of Supported Equations in Equation Editor ==

 

1. Simple Equation

2. Arithmetic

3. Powers

4. Scientific Notation

5. Algebra

6. Greek Letters and Formulae

7. Matrix

 

 

== Appendix: Keyboard Guide ==

 

This section details the shortcut keys used within equation editor.

 

• Moving the cursor in an equation using the keys
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Key	Effect
RIGHT ARROW	Move the insertion point right to the current slot or equation box.
LEFT ARROW	Move the insertion point left to the current slot or equation box.
UP ARROW	Move the insertion point up one line.
DOWN ARROW	Move the insertion point down one line.
SHIFT+TAB	Move the insertion point to the next logical slot.
HOME	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the current slot.
END	Move the insertion point to the end of the current slot.

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• Accessing the menu using the keys

   

Key	Effect
F2	Move to menu.
UP & DOWN ARROW	Display a symbol palette.
RIGHT & LEFT ARROW	Select a symbol palette.
ENTER	Type selected item.

 

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