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+ | MS Word is not good at formatting equations to fit the size and style of your text. Therefore, once you enter an equation, you may need to resize it to look consistent with the text. '''Tip''': when resizing an equation, drag the corner of the equation box to scale the equation. If you drag the side or top/bottom of the box it will stretch the equation. | ||
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+ | Try to duplicate the following using MS Word. If necessary, rescale the equation to the appropriate size. | ||
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== Numbering and Cross-Referencing Equations == | == Numbering and Cross-Referencing Equations == |
Revision as of 15:07, 25 August 2008
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Using the Equation Editor
Within MS Word, select Insert→Object and then select Microsoft Equation. This launches the MS Equation Editor:
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button allows you to create superscripts and subscripts. Once you are done entering your equation, quit the equation editor. The equation will now appear in your Word document at the cursor location.
Formatting an Equation
MS Word is not good at formatting equations to fit the size and style of your text. Therefore, once you enter an equation, you may need to resize it to look consistent with the text. Tip: when resizing an equation, drag the corner of the equation box to scale the equation. If you drag the side or top/bottom of the box it will stretch the equation.
Exercise
Try to duplicate the following using MS Word. If necessary, rescale the equation to the appropriate size.
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Numbering and Cross-Referencing Equations
This procedure is based on a Microsoft article.
- On a new line, insert a tab, then insert the equation, then insert another tab.
- Choose Insert→Caption, and select Equation as the label type.
- Click the New Label button and enter a ( and click OK.
- Enter a ) after the caption and push enter.
- Select the entire line of text & choose Table→Convert→Convert Text to Table.
- Choose 3 columns & click OK.
- Choose Format→Borders and Shading and click the none box.
- Right-click on the cell containing the formula and choose Cell Alignment→Align Center.
- Right-click on the cell containing the label and choose Cell Alignment→Align Center Right.