Equations for Windows Applications

Objective:

This job aid will show you how to insert mathematical equations into your documents and paths to sources of information on using Equation Editor for Windows.

 
 
Step one: Open Equation Editor (EE)
 

Once in your document (Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel), click on Insert > Object > Create New. Scroll down to find Microsoft Equation 3.0 and hit OK.
 
Step two: Type in your equation

The EE opens in a separate window. Use the tablet of tools to generate your mathematical expressions.

 
 
Step three: Close the EE
 

Once you are satisfied with your expression, close EE and the graphic will be inserted in your original document at the cursor location.

 

Step four: Edit your expression

 

Select the expression and double click to open it in EE.

 

Sources of information on using Equation Editor:

 
 

http://www.msubillings.edu/asc/equation_editor.htm

This Montana State University page contains both video and text tutorials on basic EE:

  • What can you do with Equation Editor and how do you know if you have it installed?

  • How do you enter common mathematical symbols using Equation Editor?

  • How do you edit a mathematical expression and format the font and spacing in Equation Editor?

 
 

 

http://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint

INDEZINE has a tutorial on using Equation Editor® in PowerPoint® presentations, including animation of equations.
 
 

 

http://www.mathtype.com/en/products/ee/ee_tips.htm

Mathtype's website has a lot of tips for using Microsoft Office and EE.
 
 

http://spot.pcc.edu/~ssimonds/thisandthat/msword.htm

Older Versions of Word Tutorial on EE.
 
 
 

http://www.richland.cc.il.us/james/misc/editor.pdf

EE tutorial (pdf) or both Word and WordPerfect by Richland Community College.